Attendant Care Nurse

Posting number: 9836166

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Registered Nurse I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services

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, provides direct nursing care to patients. Provides care through nurse-driven protocols and medical provider guidance and directions. Assists providers with evaluation, health screenings, treatment plans, referrals, education, emotional support, and preventative care. Duties include providing diagnostic tests and treatment modalities. Ensures positive patient care outcomes are achieved. Works with other members of the healthcare team, family, and/or caretakers to provide compassionate care to the patient. Ability to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities.

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.

Preferred Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and have at least 2 years experience as a licensed registered nurse in a public health, hospital or long term care setting working with persons with disabilities and/or who are aging/elderly - 2 years experience with the Attendant Care Project

Job Close Date 09/24/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Please ensure that the work history and experience listed on your application are consistent with the information provided on your résumé, including job titles, employers, and dates of employment. 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 24, 2026. To apply, please visit: EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-6e9fc37ed38d4686a4cbb81e1e2f33e2