Archive for month: May, 2024
From medical assistant and licensed practical nurse to medical/surgical registered nurse and beyond, discover a Truly Compassionate career at Northwell Health
Are you looking to take the next step in your career as a medical assistant? With access to professional development and career growth opportunities across our health system, our medical assistants can discover a rewarding career as a member of Northwell Health’s medical/surgical registered nursing team.
Below, you can learn more about one of the many ways you can grow your career utilizing programs such as tuition assistance to grow in your career from a medical assistant to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a medical/surgical registered nurse. For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or click the link below to get started on this career journey as a medical assistant and discover a career well cared for at Northwell today.
View our available medical assistant roles today.
Medical Assistant
Under the direct supervision of the physician and nurse, a medical assistant performs patient care. These duties include preparing the patient for the physician and administering, obtaining and recording diagnostic laboratory test results. They may also assist in coordinating care to meet patient needs including preparing, organizing and filing reports into the medical record.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires successful completion of one of the following:
- Medical assisting program at an accredited school.
- One to three (1-3) years of medical assistant experience.
- One to three (1-3) years of emergency medical technician experience with current New York State DOH EMT certification.
- One to three (1-3) years of CNA experience with valid, current nursing assistant certification in New York State.
From a medical assistant, you can grow into a licensed practical nurse by graduating from an accredited school of practical nursing, nursing vocational or nursing technical school. You can also receive tuition reimbursement as you continue toward becoming a medical/surgical registered nurse at an accredited university.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed practical nurses are responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in support of our physicians. During the course of the patient’s treatment, the LPN duties can include observing, conducting and documenting a thorough assessment of a patient’s medical status.
- Requires graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or of a nursing vocational or nursing technical school.
- Requires current license to practice as a practical nurse in New York State, plus specialized certifications as needed.
If you are interested in growing in your career from LPN to a medical/surgical registered nurse, your next step is to complete your nursing degree and license.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
Our medical/surgical registered nurses perform an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. They collaborate with physicians and other team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Our medical/surgical RNs are responsible for multiple steps of a patient’s care, including change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs, adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements and monitoring patients’ vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
- Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of job entry date.
- Requires current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
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Explore Truly Compassionate behavioral health career pathways at Northwell Health
Are you interested in exploring the many different pathways your career can take in behavioral health? Northwell Health Behavioral Health Services strives to address the diverse mental health needs of the communities we serve by providing exceptional psychological/psychiatric services and behavioral health resources. These include emergency, inpatient and outpatient services for people of all ages suffering from a variety of psychiatric and addictive disorders. Across our entire health system, Northwell offers timely access to behavioral health treatment and wellness services and we continue to strengthen our commitment to education, outreach and clinical research.
At Northwell, we want our team members to have the best career experience possible and feel empowered to develop and grow within our organization. Reach your fullest potential with our team and learn more about the many ways you can have a meaningful career while you make an impact as a behavioral health professional at Northwell.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor: In this role, you will provide individual, group and/or family counseling sessions. Assess and treat patients related to chemical/substance abuse and dependence.
Behavioral Health Counselor: In this role, you will provide support to behavioral health clients, patients and/or families. Provide therapeutic interventions, individual and/or group therapy, as needed as well as crisis counseling and intervention.
Behavioral Health Peer Advocate: In this role, you will implement a treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team. Provide a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers.
Care Management Coordinator: In this role, you will utilize patient-centered motivational interviewing techniques to help patients improve their health. Perform outreach activities in primary care sites, homes, hospitals and neighborhoods.
Licensed Master Social Worker: In this role, you will formulate and implement discharge plans, identify unmet psychosocial needs and develop programs to address those needs.
Medical Social Worker: In this role, you will provide individual and/or group work services to patients and/or their families in various health care settings. Utilize psychosocial assessment skills to deliver social work services.
Mental Health Worker: In this role, you will assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and behavioral coping skills, provide clinical intervention and assist in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
Methadone Counselor: In this role, you will provide screening, orientation, assessment and counseling services to patients. Perform individual and group counseling to patients and families. Coordinate intakes and contribute to the treatment process.
Neuropsychologist: In this role, you will provide direct and consultative neuropsychological and/or psychological services to patients. Evaluate and treat cognitive and emotional function and consultation to patients, families and staff.
Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric: In this role, you will initiate, document and communicate the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients. Write orders for medications, laboratory work and diagnostic tests.
Psychologist: In this role, you will perform psychological/behavioral assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions and other procedures of patients.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Manager, Case Management: In this role, you will manage the daily operations of the department and staff and ensure delivery of care, productivity and timeliness.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatry: In this role, you will collaborate with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Use leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.
Explore what it means to work in health care and take the first step toward a fulfilling career at Northwell Health. Discover your career potential in behavioral health today.
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From a patient transporter to a patient care associate, discover a career path into nursing at Northwell Health
Interested in growing your career from a patient transporter to a registered nurse? At Northwell, we believe in a culture of growth and continuous learning that allows our team members to explore different career paths. Our team members can grow their career through various personal and professional development programs, including educational opportunities through our Center for Learning and Innovation, Business Employee Resource Groups and more.
Below, you can learn more about one of the many ways you can grow into a nursing career, from a patient transporter and patient care associate (PCA). For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or click the link below to get started on this career journey as a transporter and discover a career well cared for at Northwell today.
View our available patient transporter roles today.
Patient Transporter
Patient transporters escort or transport patients within the facility. They record patient movement in transport tracking system. These team members may also pick-up and deliver materials and equipment while also assisting in performing duties related to specialty areas of assignment.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience.
As you move along your career path from a patient transporter, you can grow into a patient care associate by becoming certified through one of our nursing attendant programs. You can also receive tuition reimbursement as you continue toward becoming a registered nurse at an accredited university.
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Patient care associates provide direct care as assigned for a designated group of patients. They perform functions requiring skill and competence such as, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living, simple wound dressings and vital signs. These team members also share accountability for quality patient outcomes.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience.
If you are interested in transitioning from a patient care associate to a registered nurse, your next step is to complete your nursing degree and license.
Registered Nurse
Registered nurses perform an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. They collaborate with physicians and other team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. They also use leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating patient care while directing and delegating activities of the patient care unit team.
- Requires graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of job entry date.
- Requires current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
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