Compensation:
Pay Range: $50,050.00 - $81,330.00 / year

• $7,500 sign-on bonus may be available
• Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, annual certification recognition payment, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics inBirmingham,Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

• 5-time Magnet-designated organization
• U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
• America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture, which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
Conducts social service assessments to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery. Documents assessment findings in the clinical record according to established standards. Implements discharge planning in collaboration with patients, significant others, interdisciplinary team and physician utilizing the appropriate discharge setting. Implements appropriate social service interventions to address identified patient needs. Maintains a working knowledge of resources available. Provides and documents relevant patient/family education according to policy. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and educational/research activities. Acts as a clinical resource. Performs other duties as assigned.