Attendant Care Nurse

Job Details

• Posting Number: RTF
  00120PO26
• USC Market
  
  Title:
  
  Registered Nurse
• Business Title (Internal Title): Attendant Care Nurse
• Campus: Columbia
• Work County: Richland
• College/Division: School of Medicine Columbia
• Department: SOMC Center for Disability Resources
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $80,000
• Part/Full Time: Full Time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Work Schedule: Standard working schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
  Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Type of Staff Position: Staff Time-Limited (STL)
• Basis: 12 months
• Job Search Category: Health and Human Services

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. Research Grant or Time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

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.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field and 2 or more years of job‑related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Requires a Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) tuberculin skin test unless a previously positive reaction can be documented, no more than 90 days prior to employment (or documented annual testing).

• 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.

• Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing principles, clinical assessment, and safe patient care practices in community‑based settings.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and program regulations (e.g., SCDHHS and related programs).
• Skill in independently assessing participant needs and determining appropriate care and service arrangements.
• Skill in developing and delivering individualized and group training based on participant‑specific conditions.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and clinical standards to complex situations using independent judgment.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Observes participants and designated attendants in the actual performance of care and confirms the suitability of the participant‑attendant match to ensure effective and safe care delivery. Certifies participants/representatives’ capability to supervise the attendant, the attendant’s ability to perform, and the participant’s specific services.
• Receives client referrals, and according to specified timelines. Makes telephone contact. Training and certifications of participants, representatives, and attendants.
• Makes phone calls and/or home visits upon request to re‑evaluate participant/representative and attendant match. Assists with problem resolution as needed.
• Establishes an effective work environment and maintains an adequate working file system,…