Entries by Symphony Talent

Personal connections make a difference

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.

Five non-clinical careers to explore within healthcare

While students may first think of the doctors, nurses, and other clinical professionals working directly with our patients inside our hospitals, there are also many non-clinical career opportunities that students can explore.

Beyond the PPE: Two nurses help patients and staff connect during COVID

Discover how two registered nurses came together during the COVID pandemic to identify a solution to help patients personally connect with our clinical team members through layers of personal protective equipment.

Meet Truly Compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Regina Muir

 This month, we’re proud to introduce to you Regina Muir who currently works as a pediatric nurse practitioner at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

How a new team delivers hope to COVID-19 patients at Northwell Health

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.

Delivering moments of peace on the front line with Tranquility Tents

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.

Five reasons why you should choose a Perioperative career at Northwell Health

While there are many reasons to join Northwell, check out our top 5 on why perioperative careers are a great path for nurses looking to make an impact.

Emergency room nurse helps patients recovering from COVID-19 feel right at home

Registered nurse Ashley went above and beyond for our recovering patients to help them feel at home by starting a “Pick-Me-Up-Pillow” fundraiser.

CNO Corner – A conversation with Marianna Vazquez

Discover what makes working at a community hospital unique and how as Chief Nursing Officer, Marianna Vazquez is empowering her nurses at Plainview and Syosset Hospitals.

Braving uncertainty during uncertain times

Cassidy Toben, an assistant nurse manager at Lenox Hill Hospital, finds a new niche as COVID-19 forces health care workers to shift roles.

Behind the Mask: Working as a Float RN during the COVID-19 pandemic

Read Colleen Conaty’s inspiring experience of working as a registered nurse on the float team at North Shore University Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Setting the table for impactful culinary careers and extraordinary care

With our hospitality-driven approach to food service and our team of professionally trained culinary staff, the work we do in the kitchen is essential in our quest to deliver patient satisfaction across all of our departments and redefine health care as a whole.

Joining the fight: Meet Alison Laxer, MD

After graduating early from the Zucker School of Medicine, Alison Laxer, MD, is entering the effort to care for COVID-19 patients.

Born to lead, empowered to make a difference. Meet Christina, Assistant Nurse Manager in the Emergency Department

Discover Christina’s nursing career and learn how she’s leveraging the knowledge and skills she gained at Northwell in Emergency Medicine to help lead her team and make a difference with patients.

Developing clinical careers through learning and innovation

Northwell’s Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI) serves our growing workforce of 72,000 employees and offers continuous learning and development programs to meet the needs of our changing health system. 

Northwell’s Employee and Family Assistance Program: Taking care of our team members

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.

Connecting with coronavirus patients, and their families

Nicole Fishman, RN, isn’t just caring for COVID-19 patients at Huntington Hospital, she’s helping them communicate with their families too. Read her experience on the front lines.

Beyond the call of duty: answering the call to deliver care

Meet Stephanie, a registered nurse and Army Reservist whose commitment to service meets a passion for care in Labor and Delivery at Northwell Health.

Celebrating acts of kindness among our family of Northwell heroes

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.

The best healthcare careers for your personality type

As the largest private employer in New York State, Northwell Health has a diverse selection of careers for every path and personality type. We listed the different Holland Code personality types alongside the healthcare careers that might best fit each.

Meet the winners of this year’s Spark! Challenge

Northwell Health’s Spark! Challenge is an annual program for high school students across the New York area that brings together educators, schools and lots of passionate Northwell team members.

In our employees’ own words. “Northwell is a Best Company to Work For because…”

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.

Five tips to ace your next virtual interview

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.

Meet Truly Ambitious Director of Physician Assistant Services Thomas Bily

We’re proud to introduce Truly Ambitious Thomas Bily, who is our director of physician assistant services for Plainview and Syosset Hospitals.

Year of the Nurse: Why I became an Oncology nurse

Meet Melissa Black, an Oncology RN who grew her career at Huntington Hospital, and learn why she believes she was truly meant to be a nurse.