Attendant Care Nurse

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks an Attendant Care Nurse to join the SOMC Center for Disability Resources. This full-time role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating health services, and certifying participants for self-directed or representative-directed care.

The position requires nursing licensure and experience in public health or long-term care with people with disabilities, plus the ability to train others and work within compliance policies.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or higher with licensure in South Carolina.
• Experience with training participants and attendants.
• Ability to adhere to USC/DHHS compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate health services for the Attendant Care Project.
• Independently assess and certify participants for self-directed care.
• Train participants, representatives, and attendants as appropriate.
• Ensure care meets safety and participant-specific needs.

Skills

Training abilities

OSHA bloodborne pathogen training

Independent work planning

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing with 2+ years experience

Nursing diploma with 3+ years experience

Job description

Attendant Care Nurse

Department: SOMC Center for Disability Resources

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary Under general supervision of the Project Director, participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating health services in specialized nursing care areas for training and certification for the Attendant Care Project with the Center for Disability Resources, School of Medicine, University of South Carolina. Independently assesses, determines, and certifies participants or representatives for self-directed care or representative-directed care and evaluates attendants' ability to provide safe and participant-specific care. Provide training as appropriate. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to USC/DHHS compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. This position is established in support of service/training activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, or Bachelor's degree in nursing and 2 years' experience. Or diploma from an accredited school of nursing and 3 years' experience.
• Experience as a registered nurse in public health, hospital, or long-term care setting working with people with disabilities, children with chronic physical health conditions, and/or who are aging/elderly.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Capable of providing individualized training for the participants, representatives and attendants. Must be capable of providing group training.
• Must meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogen training.
• Serving several counties of South Carolina a state vehicle is provided.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to USC/SCDHHS compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work activities to meet schedules and goals while working independently.
• Think clearly and logically to solve unexpected problems and exercise sound judgment and discretion when interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with the public while managing stress and maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, organization, task orientation, and attention to detail.
• Adhere to University Specialty Clinics Patient Privacy Procedures and conduct business lawfully and ethically in accordance with applicable compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Close Date

09/11/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please review your application carefully before submitting. The employment history, job titles, dates of employment, education, and other information listed on your application should match the information provided on your résumé.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by September 11, 2026.

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