Ready to start the next chapter in your career? Apply to Northwell’s Returnship Program.
As New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, Northwell Health has more than 86,000+ team members, united to care for the millions who share our neighborhoods and communities. Recognized as DiversityInc’s #1 Hospital & Health System for Diversity, Northwell is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where people from all backgrounds are accepted, celebrated, and respected.
The Northwell Returnship Program
As we serve our communities, we never lose sight of you and your career aspirations, no matter the length and shape of your path — or its detours along the way. Raise your career expectations and discover a career well cared for with us through the Northwell Returnship program.
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive program, in partnership with Path Forward, to support the return to work for those mid-career professionals who put their careers on hold to care for a loved one.
Eligibility Requirements
Our program is a paid, 16-week preparedness program for candidates with:
- at least five years of relevant experience in the outlined roles below
- a work gap of at least two years due to caring for a loved one
- the ability to commute to Long Island as some positions could be hybrid and others could be fully in-person
Area of Potential Placement
- Administrative Support Assistant
- Administrative Support Associate (ASA)
- Medical Assistant
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Nurse – Long Island Jewish Medical Center
The typical program hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday with all roles having the potential for job placement upon successful completion of the program.
Deadline to apply: The current program is no longer accepting applicants.
Program start date: Mid-January 2024
If you would like to be notified when applications are being accepted, please email: Inclusion@northwell.edu.
Learn more about our unique culture
When you work at Northwell you are part of an organization that is doing spectacular things. And you’ll leave work every day knowing that you made a difference in improving the lives of the people in your community. Watch our videos, get to know our culture and see how we’re all working together to change health care for the better.
At Northwell, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture that empowers our team members to grow and develop. Some of our initiatives include:
- A collaborative, supportive environment and named one of the best places to work in health care
- Tuition reimbursement, access to LinkedIn Learning and additional educational opportunities through the Center for Learning and Innovation
- Career growth and development with resources dedicated to career movement from within the organization
- Rewarding and fulfilling mission-driven work committed to giving back to the local communities we serve
- Wellness and recognition programs including walk challenges, wellness apps and workshops, awards, and recognition programs, among others
- Opportunity to join one of our many Business Employee Resource Groups in support of a diverse and inclusive culture
- An award-winning, military-friendly employer with professional programs for veterans and active-duty military service members
For more information, including salary range details and a full job description, please visit NorthwellCareers.com.
