A career driven by growth: Meet Mark, Director of Clinical Care at Northwell

At Northwell, our nurse leadership team demonstrates their commitment to exceptional care by incorporating innovative thinking into their practice and consistently delivering excellence that elevates the healthcare experience. Learn more about Mark Manalo, one of Northwell’s Truly Ambitious directors of clinical care, who grew in his career from nursing assistant to nurse leader.

Mark began his career journey at Northwell in 2012 as a nursing assistant at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital. One year later, he transitioned into an emergency room technician role at the same location. Throughout his time in these roles, Mark’s leader worked with him to develop a schedule that allowed him to go to nursing school and support his department simultaneously. This led Mark to his next position, in 2014, as a critical care nursing fellow in the medical intensive care unit (ICU) at North Shore University Hospital. “My time in the critical care nursing fellowship fostered a supportive and educational environment where I could grow as an ICU nurse,” said Mark.

Following the end of the fellowship in 2016, Mark began his role as an assistant nurse manager in the ICU at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital. In 2017, while in this role, he began pursuing his master’s degree in nursing leadership. In 2018, he transitioned to an assistant nurse manager role in the respiratory and resuscitation care units at Long Island Jewish Medical Center while also finishing his education. In 2019, Mark began working as a critical care clinical professional development educator at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, where he developed and delivered specialized training, orientations and competency programs for critical care nurses. He also fostered their professional development and clinical expertise to ensure quality patient care.

Today, Mark is working as a director of clinical care for Northwell’s critical care service line across the organization. Notably, Mark is the first nursing professional to hold this role; previously it was held by a physician. He is responsible for working with interdisciplinary teams across ICUs to elevate and standardize practice. Mark provides education, data and metrics for patients while also working with the National Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Mark credits the tools and opportunities he received at Northwell for helping him grow his career. “Northwell continues to push and challenge me and they provide the resources to work through various initiatives and problem-solving,” said Mark.

Mark is a three-time Nursing of the Year winner, and currently a nominee for Northwell’s inaugural Nursing Truly Awards. Mark was asked to be part of the emerging leaders council in 2017, which helped him pilot the 2019 Emerging Leaders Mentorship program. This program helps emerging professionals develop their careers by connecting them with experienced mentors who provide guidance, share knowledge and assist them in achieving their professional goals. . Currently, Mark is part of the LEADNEXT leadership development program, where he serves as a mentor for high school students and an advisor. “Northwell provided me with an official platform to serve as a mentee to those who excelled in their careers,” said Mark. “Now, I am provided with an opportunity to both give back what was given to me and make a difference in the lives of patients.”

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