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Northwell Health has been selected as a 2020 Military Friendly organization in four categories – top 10 employer, supplier diversity, brand and company – as one of the nation’s top organizations for military veterans. We are honored to be named one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®”– the only health care provider in New York State to earn this recognition in 2020. AHear from our team members on why they think Northwell is the best place to work. Meet Stephanie, a registered nurse and Army Reservist whose commitment to service meets a passion for care in Labor and Delivery at Northwell Health.
As a peer advocate at Zucker Hillside Hospital, Danny Sosa is able to use his own experience to help participants in the behavioral health programs. For Nelson Martinez, a supervisor in Environmental Services at Plainview Hospital, a commitment to helping and protecting others led him to a lifelong career in healthcare and in the U.S. When Mystique Haynes received her license as a physical therapy assistant , it was a move that would direct her on a path toward a rewarding career here at Northwell Health. At Northwell Health, Holly Wagner has found both professional and personal support. As her career grew throughout her nine years here, so has her family – thanks, in part, to Northwell’s fertility benefits.
Reflecting on Black History Month and the impact on career journeys at Northwell.
Read how Elisa Vicari, LCSW has found how staying in touch with families of COVID-19 patients has strengthened bonds and helped provide compassionate care against the odds. Our respiratory care teams have always been critical in patient care, but their role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was crucial as we battled this respiratory virus. As COVID-19 peaked throughout New York, Rebecca Reinold was redeployed as a functional nurse practicing bedside patient care as part of our Reassignment Reserve team.
Our well-being programs aren't meant to be checked at the door when employees finish their shifts; many of the resources and activities are devised with employees and their families in mind. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and recording diagnostic laboratory test results. Assists in coordinating organization of care to meet patient needs including, preparing, organizing and filing reports into the medical record. Maintains visible clinical presence; adheres to regulatory body/agency standards; advocates for the nursing professional development programs that support the needs of the learner and the organization; anticipates and forecasts trends. Meet Samara Robb, a senior medical assistant at Northwell Health Physician Partners, who found the motivation to grow in her career through the positive culture at Northwell.
Northwell launches Women in Healthcare Business Employee Resource Group
No matter what stage of your career, there’s always room for continued growth and development. Just ask Carol Battaglia, AVP of Benefit Operations, who is currently benefiting from Northwell Health’s tuition reimbursement program to earn her master’s degree. Meet Colleen McKenna who experienced her own career growth at Northwell that began as an Emergency Medical Technician and continues now into nursing. Meet Elyse Isopo, a nurse practitioner at North Shore University Hospital who found a passion for nursing that led to a Northwell career spanning more than two decades—and counting. Meet Angelica Motta, U.S. Army Reserve veteran who discovered a career well cared for as an administrative support coordinator for Northwell’s Military Liaison Services.
“Human resources in health care is different from other industries because the patient and team member are at the center of every decision,” says Shane Oommen. In recognition of Pride month, read our blog to learn how a commitment to diversity and inclusion inspired two employees to get involved and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Medical Assistants Recognition Week is a time to appreciate our MA team members who help deliver outstanding care to our patients.
Northwell Community: Celebrating Pride Month
We interviewed a few of our amazing medical assistants -- Natasha, Miriam and Cassandra -- to discuss how their career and professional development has been supported at Northwell. This award recognizes a physician who is made for going the extra mile for his or her patients, families and colleagues. Exemplifying our Northwell values and behaviors, this individual delivers high-quality clinical care and a compassionate patient experience.
Made up of perioperative RNs, surgical technologists, perioperative assistants, and physical therapists, our Prone Teams worked to deliver exceptional care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear from David Gill, PHD on how Employee Experience is creating an exceptional workplace for our team members in this month's Appointment With. These are all traits that Michael Ellis, MBA, SPHR, learned in the military that he uses today as a manager in Talent Acquisition at Northwell Health. With the pandemic and temporary suspension of many surgeries, the PACU floor was transformed into a COVID critical care unit and Vicki and her team members were there to help in new ways. Meet Johanna, a wellness champion and liaison at Northwell and also at home, and a triathlete who is always striving to reach her professional and personal goals. The Northwell Heroes Challenge was created as a way to encourage team members to focus on their well-being while raising funds in support of their colleagues.
Helping our new hires get ready for their Northwell career journey
Sharon is a nurse practitioner in the medicine service line, where she plans and participates in many of the team building/engagement activities that help keep our team working well, together. But Sharon’s compassion goes way beyond the call of duty, and she does so with a humbling grace that shows, no matter the challenge, she’s Made for this. It’s no surprise that many who leave the service go on to equally as inspiring careers — including many who work in healthcare. This is certainly true of Leslie Rudin, a physical therapist at LIJ Valley Stream Hospital and proud US Navy veteran. At Northwell, we’re committed to providing opportunities to veterans for a rewarding civilian career.
At Northwell Health, we’re committed to creating benefits that are as unique as our team members. Discover how our Employee and Family Assistance Program is providing complimentary confidential counseling to team members during critical times or everyday life to help address personal and professional needs. Meet Andrea De Loney, a project manager whose internal and external initiatives promote diversity and inclusion to build a feeling of belonging throughout the organization.
Hear from Dr. Jennifer Mieres on Northwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and the work of the Center for Equity of Care in our latest Appointment With blog. At Northwell Health, we provide the best experience for our new team members preboarding and onboarding process to ensure they are fully prepared for their first day! Behind the preboarding and onboarding process, is our dedicated team of onboarders within Talent Acquisition. This year the Asian BERG will be hosting tables at sites across the health system where volunteers will hand employees red envelopes filled with tiger embossed gold chocolate coins. Accompanying the chocolate will be a decorative insert wishing employees a Happy Lunar New Year, good health, good luck, and abundance of happiness throughout the year.
As executive director of the Northwell Laboratories, Dr. Breining leads the talented team that coordinates laboratory testing among our Core Laboratory, Core Microbiology Laboratory, and 43 hospital laboratories. We sat down with Dr. Breining to discuss the growth of careers within Northwell Labs. At Northwell Health team, our team members are committed to not only delivering the best patient care, but caring for each other. Check out these stories of our clinical and non-clinical team members alike working to bring moments of positivity, hope and support throughout our health system.
Each year, thousands of employees choose to give back to Northwell by participating in Casual for Cohen, a fundraising event where you can wear jeans to work. Before Laren Lamonaca delivered care as an assistant nurse manager at Zucker Hillside Hospital , he delivered care in the US Army. In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in companies relying on online platforms to conduct candidate interviews. Check out these tips to help you master the virtual interview so you’re confident and prepared to take on the next step in your professional career. After graduating early from the Zucker School of Medicine, Alison Laxer, MD, is entering the effort to care for COVID-19 patients. Seeing firsthand the tireless work of our team members, Northwell leadership created Tranquility Tents for team members to meet their mental, physical and emotional needs.
When asked about her 28 years of working at Northwell Health, Edie Marden says, “I’ve had the opportunity to advance my career without having to leave Northwell.“ Read the blog to learn more about her amazing career growth. Read our blog to learn how our perioperative team from Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cohen Children's Medical Center builds a stronger team one step at a time and learn more about how we raise health together at Northwell. Read our blog where we've compiled a list of the different career opportunities within Northwell's social services department. When Robert started his career with the United States Marine Corps a little less than 20 years ago, he never could have imagined his path to become the director of Infrastructure Services and Management at Northwell Health. Read our blog to learn more about Robert's journey from USMC to a successful civilian IT career. Read our blog to learn more about a few of the many well-being programs and resources offered at Northwell for our team members.
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It is a series of events, activities and experiences curated for the enjoyment of employees and their families all summer long. A career in pharmacy at Northwell Health means having several opportunities to make an impact on the wellbeing of our communities. As a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Northwell offers competitive benefits such as tuition reimbursement and educational advancement classes through the Center for Learning and Innovation. We took the liberty of highlighting the various pharmacy specialties for you below to jump start your exploration for a career well cared for. This month, our African American and Caribbean BERG will recognize Black History Month by hosting several virtual events aimed at reigniting humanism in healthcare and at the workplace.
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