Attendant Care Nurse Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Attendant Care Nurse University of South Carolina – 4.2 Richland, SC Job Details Full-time $54,165 – $81,247 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Life insurance Qualifications Nursing RN License Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Master of Nursing 1 year Entry level Nursing Full Job Description For Posting Posting Number

RTF00110PO25 USC

Market Title Registered Nurse Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156295 Business Title (Internal Title) Attendant Care Nurse Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Medicine Columbia Department SOMC Center for Disability Resources Advertised Salary Range $54,165 – $81,247 Location of Vacancy South Carolina Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule 8:00-4:30pm Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional About USC About University of South Carolina 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. Inclusive Excellence Statement At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below 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. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes Position Description Advertised Job Summary To participate in planning and 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, University of South Carolina, School of Medicine. Will evaluate and certify participants or representatives for self-directed care or representative-directed care and to evaluate attendants’ ability to provide safe and participant-specific care. Provide training as appropriate. This position is established in support of service/training activities Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials 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) 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. This position serves Berkely, Charleston, Hilton Head, Summerville, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort counties of South Carolina. A state vehicle is provided. This is a telecommuting position. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to

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compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals. Ability to think clearly, logically, and solve unexpected problems. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public. Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures. Ability to handle stress and maintain confidentiality. Self-motivation, organization, task-orientation, and attention to detail. Adhere to University Specialty Clinics Patient Privacy Procedures. Job Duties Job Duty 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. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Receives client referrals, and according to specified timelines. makes telephone contact. training and certifications of participants, representatives, and attendants. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Makes phone calls and/or home visits upon request to re-evaluate participant/representative and attendant match. Assists with problem resolution as needed. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Establishes an effective work environment and maintains an adequate working file system, specifically, a file for each participant documenting all contacts, home visits, evaluations, certifications completed or denied and follow-ups in accordance with contract and project procedures. Provides complete and accurate information to the ACP Central Office in Columbia where the master files are maintained. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Maintains effective communication with Community Long Term Care (CLTC), Head and Spinal Cord Injury (HASCI), Intellectual Disability and Related Disability (ID/RD), Medically Complex Children (MCC) area offices (using email, telephone or mail as required). Provides all required notifications to CLTC/HASCl/ID/RD, MCC personnel within specified timelines and other communication as needed to provide services. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Maintains effective communication with ACP Project Director. Provides administrative documentation, performance data, reimbursement and other materials to ACP Central Office according to specified timeframes. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Assists the Licensed Practical Nurses within the Attendant Care program with the transition to the Medically Complex Children initiative. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Recruits potential attendants in geographical areas served. Develops training materials and provides training to attendants. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Develops educational handouts on specific diagnoses for participants/representatives and attendant providers. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/16/2025 Position End Date 06/15/2026 Job Open Date 05/30/2025 Job Close Date 07/14/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant 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 July 14, 2025.

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