Job Description

Advertised Job Summary

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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience

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.

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

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

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), and Medically Complex Children ( MCC ) area offices (using email, telephone, or mail as required). Provides all required notifications to CLTC /HASCl/ID/RD and MCC personnel within specified timelines, and other communications as needed to provide services.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty

Maintains effective communication with the 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 05/16/2026

Position End Date

Job Open Date 05/04/2026

Job Close Date 06/18/2026

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 June 18, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205592