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From rehabilitation services aide to a registered respiratory therapist, discover a new career path at Northwell Health.
Are you looking to grow your career as a rehabilitation services aide? 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 advance their careers through various personal and professional development programs, including educational opportunities through our Emergency Medical Institute at the Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI), tuition reimbursement programs and more.
Rehabilitation Services Aide
A rehabilitation services aide performs many tasks relating to the preparation of patients for treatment. They also assist therapists in their treatment of patients and maintain the therapy department in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires up to one (0-1) year of relevant experience.
View our available rehabilitation services aide roles here.
Following a rehabilitation services aide, you may look to transition to a telemetry monitor technician by obtaining an AEMT-CC or EMT-P certification at Northwell’s Emergency Medical Institute at CLI or through a local community college program.
Telemetry/Monitor Technician
Observes electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor and closed-circuit television (CCTV), and alerts nurses and physicians to changes in the patient’s rate, rhythm and the occurrence of arrhythmias in the Telemetry Unit.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires up to one (0-1) year of technical experience.
View our available telemetry technician roles here.
Following a telemetry/monitor technician, you may look to transition to a career in respiratory care as a respiratory therapist by getting your license in respiratory therapy in New York State, plus obtaining additional certifications.
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, utilize a process in delivering care to assigned patients, provide patients/families with respiratory therapy education as ordered and perform related duties as required. Your background as a telemetry monitor technician will provide a great foundation for this role and also allow you to broaden your skills while continuing your education.
- Requires an associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Requires a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State, and Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- Requires one to three (1-3) years of relevant experience.
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From food service assistant to a chef de partie, discover a rewarding culinary career path at Northwell Health.
Are you interested in growing into a culinary career at Northwell Health? Our team members can advance their careers in both clinical and non-clinical roles through various personal and professional resources and development programs. This includes continuing education opportunities through our Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI), mentorships, Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs), tuition reimbursement and more.
Below, you can explore one of the many ways you can grow your career from a food service assistant to a cook and into a chef de partie. 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 food service assistant. Discover a career well cared for as part of our Northwell team today.
View our available food service assistant roles today.
Food Service Assistant
Food service assistants perform several tasks relating to the preparation and service of food, delivery and collection of food and supplies, appropriate operation of machinery and sanitation of specific areas of the department.
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
Following a food service assistant, you may look to transition to a cook by advancing your hospitality skills and gaining additional culinary experience.
Cook
Cooks prepare and cook food for patients, employees and guests. They also maintain a sanitary environment and assist the chef, as needed.
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
As you look to move forward in your career path from a cook to a chef de partie, you can pursue a culinary or relevant degree by utilizing Northwell’s tuition reimbursement program. Your background as a food service assistant and cook will provide a great foundation for this role and also allow you to broaden your skills while continuing your education.
Chef de Partie
The chef de partie prepares and specializes in the preparation of a specific food group. This includes various meat, fish, produce and desserts.
- Requires associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Requires three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience.
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From pharmacist to pharmacy leadership and beyond, discover a Truly Compassionate career at Northwell Health
Advance in your Truly Compassionate pharmacy career by leading a team of dedicated pharmacists who are responsible for keeping patients well-informed about their care and medication. Our team members have access to professional development opportunities across our health system to help grow their career.
Below, you can learn more about one of the many ways you can grow your career from a pharmacist to a director of pharmacy. For the complete job descriptions of each role, visit NorthwellCareers.com or click the link below to get started on your pharmacy career and discover a career well cared for at Northwell.
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Pharmacist: Dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical products using standard procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians and other qualified prescribers.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Current license to practice as a pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications, as needed.
- One to three years of relevant experience, required.
You have an opportunity to grow from a pharmacist to a senior pharmacist after obtaining three to five years of relevant experience.
Senior Pharmacist: Guides team members to carry out daily operations of the pharmacy department while performing all duties of a licensed pharmacist. Organizes workflow and team schedules to ensure efficient and timely service. Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Current license to practice as a pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications, as needed.
- Three to five years of relevant experience, required.
Next, you have the opportunity to grow from a senior pharmacist to a lead pharmacist after obtaining five to seven years of relevant experience.
Supervisor, Pharmacy: Supervises and coordinates the team in the planning of pharmacy activities in accordance with established standards. Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical products using standard procedures to fill written prescriptions. Reviews prescriptions for accuracy, completeness and issuance by an authorized prescriber.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Current license to practice as a pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications, as needed.
- Four to six years of relevant experience and zero to two years of leadership / management experience, required.
Next, you have the opportunity to grow from a supervisor to a manager after obtaining six to eight years of relevant experience and two to five years of leadership / management experience.
Manager, Pharmacy: Manages, plans, organizes and evaluates the team, activities and resources of pharmacy operations. Prepares and dispenses medications in accordance with established policies and procedures when needed to maintain operational objectives. Maintains operational records and statistics. May lead or participate-in department projects, studies or initiatives.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Current license to practice as a pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications, as needed.
- Six to eight years of relevant experience and two to five years of leadership / management experience, required.
With six to 10 years of relevant experience and five to seven years of leadership, you have the opportunity to grow into a senior manager role as you continue your career journey.
Senior Manager, Pharmacy: Manages the department’s activities. Supervises the activities of the pharmacy, establishes work assignments, recommends and evaluates policies and procedures. Responsible for scheduling the pharmacy team, coordinates interdepartmental and intra-departmental activities, coordinates inventory management activities, coordinates investigational drug activities, acts as a preceptor for pharmacy students and performs related activities as assigned.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Current license to practice as a pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications, as needed.
- Six to 10 years of relevant experience and five to seven years of leadership / management experience, required.
For an opportunity to grow into a career as a director of pharmacy, you will need eight to 12 years of relevant experience, and seven plus years of leadership experience.
Director, Pharmacy: Directs, designs and implements goals, objectives and policies to ensure efficient and effective pharmacy operations. Directs teams, manages purchasing and inventory control and ensures departmental functions in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Current license to practice as a pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications, as needed.
- Eight to 12 years of relevant experience and seven plus years of leadership / management experience, required.
Continuing on your pharmacy leadership career path may include growing into a senior director of pharmacy role next.
Senior Director, Pharmacy: Provides overall pharmacy leadership and direction for all activities of clinical and operational team of the site. This includes guidance in the interpretation of policy, and laws/regulations, surveillance of the quality of services and support of the medical and other professional team members in the care of patients. Provides the vision to drive the future of pharmacy services, identifying the needs at the location for expansion and improvement of services, the implementation of innovative processes and technologies and ensuring appropriate staffing configurations.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Current license to practice as a pharmacist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications, as needed.
- Eight to 12 years of relevant experience and seven plus years of leadership / management experience, required.
“I’m lucky to have a leadership team that supports my growth and encourages me to develop my leadership skills.”
Megan
Manager, Pharmacy
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From patient care associate to a clinical laboratory technician, discover a new career path at Northwell Health
Are you looking to grow into a career in clinical laboratory? At Northwell, our team members can advance their careers, both clinical and non-clinical, through various personal and professional development programs, including educational opportunities through our Center for Learning and Innovation, mentorships, Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs) and more.
Below, you can explore one of the many ways you can grow from a patient care associate to a clinical laboratory assistant to a clinical laboratory technician. 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 patient care assistant and discover a career well cared for at Northwell today.
View our available patient care associate roles today.
Patient Care Associate
Patient care associates provide direct care as assigned for a designated group of patients. These team members perform functions requiring skill and competence such as, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, obtaining specimens and cultures, activities of daily living and simple wound dressings and vital signs. They also share accountability for quality patient outcomes.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
As you move along your career path from a patient care associate, you can grow into a clinical laboratory assistant by pursuing various paths, such as working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree in laboratory technology, a science degree, or relevant certifications. An associate degree in laboratory technology will allow you to work toward obtaining a license to practice as a clinical laboratory technician or histology technician in New York State. You can also receive tuition reimbursement while you continue your education.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical laboratory assistants process reference testing specimens and facilitate their submission to various external reference laboratories. They also ensure external receipt of specimens and return receipt of test results.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires up to one (1) year of relevant experience.
As you transition from a clinical laboratory assistant to a clinical laboratory technician, you will continue advancing your laboratory skills, gaining expertise in diagnostic testing, lab procedures, and technology. This can also open doors to other roles within the lab environment, such as a specialized technician position in histology. Additionally, you may choose to further your education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, which can lead to technologist roles, management, quality control, or education roles within the healthcare system. This path provides a range of opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Clinical laboratory technicians perform clinical laboratory procedures and examinations pursuant to established, approved protocols which require limited independent judgment and review. These team members perform routine cutting and staining of surgical specimens, frozen sections and special stains. They may also provide daily operational assistance to department leadership and provide clinical and operational guidance to support staff.
- Requires an associate’s degree.
- Requires current license to practice as a clinical laboratory technician or histological technician in New York State, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- Requires up to one (1) year of technical experience.
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From RN to clinical informatics specialist to senior product services & management analyst and beyond, discover a Truly Ambitious career at Northwell Health
Are you interested in exploring an alternate nursing career path? Our team members have access to professional development and career growth opportunities across our health system, where you can leverage your nursing experience to grow in your career from clinical informatics to senior product services & management analyst.
For the complete job profiles of each role below, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or click the link below to get started on this career journey and discover a career well cared for at Northwell today.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
As an RN, you will 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.
- Requires a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, 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.
From an RN, you can grow into a medical informatics specialist by obtaining a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience. You can also receive tuition reimbursement as you continue toward becoming a medical informatics specialist.
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Our clinical informatics specialists lead clinical information systems design, implementation and enhancement support to nurses, providers and allied health professionals throughout the health system. Assesses workflow related processes, requirements and facilitates operational improvements along with system enhancements and modifications to meet clinician requirements. Provides guidance to clinical informatics specialists and analysts, while providing project oversight and direction.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, pharmacy, healthcare management, allied health, information systems or related field, required.
- Master’s degree, preferred.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse or other healthcare discipline in New York State required.
- Three to five (3-5) years healthcare related clinical experience required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant healthcare informatics experience, required.
After receiving relevant experience as a clinical informatics specialist, you can grow into a senior product services & management analyst.
Senior Product Services & Management Analyst
Supports and enhances products on larger, more complex or multiple products for enterprise resource planning, budgeting, data warehousing and financial reporting. Provides support to ensure all products are functioning optimally, data integrity is intact and financial reports are in alignment with are produced timely and accurately.
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and related experience, required.
- Master’s degree in computer science, business, or engineering, preferred.
- Three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience, required.
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Prioritizing self-care at Northwell Health
At Northwell Health, the well-being of our team members is a top priority. We have over 100 wellness programs designed to help our team members and their families build healthy habits, manage stress, sleep better, strengthen their fiscal responsibility and plan self-care.
One of the many ways Northwell supports the well-being of our team members is through our annual Go for the Gold Paris Movement Challenge. Each year, our Team Member Wellness team features a different destination to help employees learn more about different locations throughout the world. This year was unique because instead of highlighting a specific country as a destination, the team highlighted the venues of the Paris Olympic games. In 2024, more than 3,500 teams made up of 19,100+ team members competed in the challenge. Each team of up to six colleagues had six weeks to walk approximately two million steps collectively to reach the final Olympic venue. Ten teams overall were selected – such as the CLI Steppin’ Squad and the Hot Chili Steppers, among the rest — with each participant receiving a $5,000 prize.
This initiative motivates team members to build in movement while working as a team. The encouragement to stay active and make healthier choices has a ripple effect, inspiring family and friends to join in and help motivate our participants. Team members are incentivized to get active not only by tracking steps with a wearable device, but by leveraging an app for tracking healthier habits, like a device-free bedtime routine and drinking enough water daily.
“The Go for the Gold Paris 2024 movement challenge is a fun way to bond with my team and compete against other teams from my hospital. I like that all teams that cross the finish line are eligible to win the grand prize, and your team doesn’t have to come in first place overall.”
– Karyn, Registered Nurse, Zucker Hillside Hospital
From walks outdoors during lunch to gathering with friends on days off, our teams found fun ways to get their steps in while gaining more exercise and energy, developing healthy habits and improving mental health. In addition, for our remote team members, it provides a unique chance to connect with their teammates even if not in person.
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From administrative support to operations, discover a new career path at Northwell Health
Are you looking to grow your career in administrative support? At Northwell, we believe in a culture of growth and continuous learning that allows our team members to explore different career paths both in clinical and non-clinical roles. Our team members can advance their career through various personal and professional development programs, including educational opportunities through our Center for Learning and Innovation, mentorships, Business Employee Resource Groups and more.
Below, you can explore one of the many ways you can grow from an administrative support assistant to a medical assistant to operations. 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 in administrative support and discover a career well cared for at Northwell today.
View our available administrative support roles today.
Administrative Support Assistant
Administrative support assistants perform diversified clerical duties related to the operational needs of the office and overall department.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
As you move along your career path from an administrative support assistant, you can grow into a medical assistant by completing a course in medical assisting at an accredited school. You can also receive tuition reimbursement while you continue your education. Becoming a medical assistant will help you leverage your organizational skills while also gaining skills in patient care.
Medical Assistant
Medical assistants administer para-professional nursing care. Their duties include, but are not limited to, preparing patients for the physician and administering and recording laboratory tests. They may also assist in coordinating patient needs including preparation and organization of patient clinic charts.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in medical assisting at an accredited school.
- Requires successful completion of one of the following:
- Medical assisting program at an accredited school
- One (1) to three (3) years of medical assistant experience
- One (1) to three (3) years of emergency medical technician experience with current New York State DOH EMT certification
- One (1) to three (3) years of CNA experience with valid, current nursing assistant certification in New York State
- Requires data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute).
- Prior experience and demonstrated competence as a medical assistant is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
As you transition from a medical assistant to a senior medical assistant, you will continue advancing your patient care and leadership skills.
Senior Medical Assistant
Senior medical assistants administer para-professional nursing care. Duties include, but are not limited to preparing patient for physician and administering and recording laboratory tests. They also guide designated practice assistants and associates and assist in coordinating organization of patient needs including, preparing and organizing patient clinic charts.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in medical assisting at an accredited school.
- Requires successful completion of one of the following:
- Medical assisting program at an accredited school
- One (1) to three (3) years of medical assistant experience
- One (1) to three (3) years of emergency medical technician experience with current New York State DOH EMT certification
- One (1) to three (3) years of CNA experience with valid, current nursing assistant certification in New York State
- Current medical assistant certification preferred, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- Requires three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience.
After transitioning to a lead medical assistant role, you will gain more leadership skills while also growing your patient care skills.
Lead Medical Assistant
Lead medical assistants lead and guide designated practice assistants and associates. They also administer para-professional nursing care. Their duties include,but are not limited to, preparing the patient for our physicians, and administering and recording laboratory tests. They may also coordinate organization of patient needs including preparing and organizing patient clinic charts.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in medical assisting at an accredited school.
- Requires successful completion of one of the following:
- Medical assisting program at an accredited school
- One (1) to three (3) years of medical assistant experience
- One (1) to three (3) years of emergency medical technician experience with current New York State DOH EMT certification
- One (1) to three (3) years of CNA experience with valid, current nursing assistant certification in New York State
- Current medical assistant certification preferred, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- Requires five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience.
If you are interested in transitioning from a lead medical assistant to a supervisor of operations, your next step is to attain your associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Becoming an operations supervisor will allow you to leverage your skills in patient care while also gaining skills in leadership.
Supervisor, Operations
The supervisor of operations oversees and coordinates staff and daily operations of practice for a department or service line. They perform diversified administrative responsibilities in the areas of business operations, financial management, human resource management, information management, organizational governance, patient care systems, quality management and risk management.
- Requires an associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Requires four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience and zero (0) to two (2) years of leadership or management experience.
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Join our Truly Together team and discover one of the many ways you can grow your career in retail pharmacy.
Join our retail pharmacy team and start a meaningful career keeping our patients informed regarding their care and medication. At Northwell, our pharmacy team members can grow in their career from pharmacy associate to pharmacy technician through access to professional development resources and programs, including tuition assistance.
Whether you are just starting out in your career as a pharmacy associate or want to take the next step in your pharmacy career, Northwell offers resources designed to support you in your career journey. Team members across our organization have access to professional growth and development programs, including educational opportunities through our Center for Learning and Innovation, many different career pathways to take, Business Employee Resource Groups and more.
Below, learn more from our Vivo Health Pharmacy team members who share why they are proud to work in retail pharmacy at Northwell and how they feel engaged to thrive in their careers. In fact, 90 percent of Vivo Health Pharmacy team members in a recent Perceptyx survey about employee engagement said they worked in a positive and thriving work culture.
“What is more motivating than surrounding yourself with people who are working together toward the same goal? Regardless of the situation, the team bands together, motivating each other to become the best version of ourselves and an even better team.”
Olivia
Community Pharmacist, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
“Working for Vivo is a pleasure for me because of the commitment to professional development and growth. Vivo also has the most supportive team culture and gives me the opportunity to positively impact customers’ health and well-being every day!”
Marc
Enterprise Quality Improvement Specialist, Central Services
“Truly listening to the team’s feedback ensures they feel heard and valued. It is the key to a positive and good working environment.”
Talha
Manager, Pharmacy, Vivo Mail Order
“Vivo Health Pharmacy strives to provide exceptional care to our patients. That starts with ensuring our team members have a positive experience at work each day. Going to the sites, showing a genuine interest in team member feedback and executing on their ideas is how we successfully create and sustain a wonderful culture and working environment.”
Michele
Director, Operations, Vivo Health
Learn more about one of the many ways you can grow in your retail pharmacy career, from pharmacy associate to pharmacy technician. For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or click on the link below to discover a career well cared for at Northwell.
Check out our available Vivo Health Pharmacy positions.
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From a food service assistant to a registered dietician, discover a career path in hospitality at Northwell Health
Are you thinking about growing your career within food service and hospitality but unsure about the paths you can take? At Northwell, we believe in a culture of growth and continuous learning that allows our team members to explore different career paths both in clinical and non-clinical roles. 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 from a food service assistant to a dietetic technician and a registered dietician. 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 food service assistant and discover a career well cared for at Northwell today.
View our available hospitality roles today.
Food Service Assistant
Food service assistants perform several tasks relating to the preparation and service of food, delivery and collection of food and supplies and appropriate operation of machinery. These team members also assist in sanitizing specific areas of the department.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
As you move along your career path from a food service assistant, you can grow into a dietetic technician by continuing your education in nutrition or dietetics with an associate’s degree at an accredited university. You can also receive tuition reimbursement while you continue your education.
Dietetic Technician
Dietetic technicians assist in screening patients at nutritional risk. Under supervision, they modify daily menus in accordance with a patient’s diet prescription, implement a nutrition care plan and provide consultation to patient and family, as directed. They also document a patient’s nutritional screening and assessment information.
- Requires an associate’s degree in nutrition or dietetics.
- Requires one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
If you are interested in transitioning from a dietetic technician to a registered dietician, your next step is to attain your bachelor’s degree and certification.
Registered Dietician
Registered dieticians are responsible for nutritional care of patients in assigned units. They plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient nutritional care plans while also assisting in menu modifications and other nutritional related functions.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Requires current registered dietitian certification with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Certified Dietitian Nutritionist in New York State (CDN), as needed.
- Advanced/specialized certifications, as needed.
Requires one (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
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Northwell Health’s annual Chefs Challenge takes food to the next level in healthcare culinary cuisine
At Northwell Health’s 13th annual Chefs Challenge, our talented culinary teams competed at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City to make a nutritious and delicious meal that may be offered to Northwell patients in the future. Northwell is committed to raising the bar when it comes to creating healthy cuisine for our patients and team members while redefining food in healthcare.
During the 90-minute, Top Chef style competition, teams of chefs, cooks and registered dieticians used an assigned set of ingredients to prepare nutritious and enticing three-course meals for the judges. The celebrity guest judge this year was Marcus Samuelsson, owner of Harlem’s Red Rooster and Chelsea seafood restaurant, Hav & Mar.
Phelps Hospital was awarded first place in the competition. Kelly Walker, executive sous chef at Phelps Hospital, shared that participating in Northwell’s 13th annual Chef Challenge was amazing. One of the things Kelly loves about being a chef at Northwell Health is the care behind the food. “Food is medicine and Northwell keeps breaking the mold on what hospital food can be. The quality in the food that we serve has jumped leaps and bounds from what one would expect from a hospital and I am honored to be a part of it,” said Kelly.
The winning dishes included an appetizer of beet-and-brussels sprouts potstickers served with raw beets, a beet coulis and a vegan horseradish mouse. The main entrée was black trumpet mushroom-crusted monkfish with spring onions, fava beans and garlic-potato puree and for dessert, a delectable Valrhona chocolate and prune Napolean cake with a dark chocolate ganache. Plainview and Syosset hospital’s team placed second, with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City placing third.
Susan Juechter, senior registered dietitian at Phelps Hospital, shared how exciting it was to be at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) for the Chefs Challenge this year. “The recipes submitted for the Chef’s Challenge not only demonstrate the skill and creativity of our Northwell Chefs, but also the nutritional understanding of building a balanced menu that meets the therapeutic needs of our patients.”
At Northwell, we believe that food is medicine and has the capability to heal our patients and the communities we serve. Looking to begin or advance your career in hospitality? There are a variety of positions available from chefs and cooks to food service and dining assistants. Be a part of an award-winning team with access to comprehensive benefits, career growth and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
Join our talented and driven culinary team at Northwell Health.
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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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Take the next step in your nursing career and learn about nurse leadership opportunities at Northwell Health
Take the next step in your nursing career toward a leadership role at Northwell Health. Whether taking the first step in your leadership journey or moving into a more senior position, Northwell has the resources to support and guide you on your path.
We have opportunities across a variety of specialties while providing our team members with access to educational and professional development courses, tuition reimbursement, the Institute for Nursing and more.
As a member of our nurse leadership team, you will have the opportunity to guide our units, while making a difference in the lives of our patients and communities through innovative practices and commitment. Below, you will find just a few career growth opportunities for registered nurses looking to expand into a leadership opportunity. For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or click on the link below to discover a career well cared for with our nurse leadership team.
Check out our available nursing leadership positions.
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Take the first step toward a career in IT services at Northwell Health
Are you interested in leveraging your technology skills to help elevate the patient’s experience and make a difference? From associate project manager to associate cyber security analyst, Northwell Health offers a variety of entry-level opportunities in IT to help you get started on your career journey.
At Northwell Health, we are committed to helping our team members reach their full potential through professional development opportunities. Our team members have access to mentorship programs, tuition reimbursement and professional development workshops designed to empower and inspire at any step of the career journey.
Below, you will find some exciting IT career opportunities on Northwell’s Enterprise Digital Services team. Take the first step toward a rewarding career in IT at Northwell Health. Check out our IT positions across our healthcare system.
For more information, including salary range details and a full job description, please visit NorthwellCareers.com.
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Northwell Health’s imaging team members develop and thrive within their field of specialty
Discover a career well cared for in imaging at Northwell Health. From state-of-the-art technology to accurately interpreting the details of every scan, our imaging team members work hard to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients.
By joining our team of Health Raisers, you can work alongside those who are as passionate as we are about making a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the community. Whether you’re just starting out, moving into a more senior position or you’ve begun to explore a new career direction, Northwell has the resources to support and guide you on your path.
Below, you will find just a few career growth opportunities for CT, mammography, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound or other areas of specialty. For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or click on the link below to discover a career well cared for with our imaging team.
Check out our available imaging positions.
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Take your first step toward a career in hospitality at Northwell Health
Do you have an interest or experience in the hospitality or food service industry and would like to work for a company that promotes career growth and development? At Northwell, we offer a variety of entry-level opportunities to help you get started on your career journey.
Northwell Health is committed to helping our team members reach their full potential through access to mentorship programs, tuition reimbursement and professional development workshops designed to empower and inspire throughout any step of the career journey.
Below, you will find some exciting hospitality and food service career opportunities Northwell offers that only require a high school or equivalent diploma. Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Northwell Health. Check out our available hospitality positions across Long Island, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Westchester.
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Discover exciting careers in the emergency department
I love our team dynamics at Northwell SkyHealth. It has enabled me to be a better flight nurse and I’m really grateful for that.
– Mackenzie, Flight Nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital
Join Northwell Health and explore exciting opportunities across our emergency department team — from front desk administration to flight nurse and beyond. As a Health Raiser, you will have access to professional development programs at our Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI), mentorship programs and tuition reimbursement, plus more. Learn about some of the roles featured on Emergency NYC, now streaming on Netflix.
Check out our available clinical and non-clinical roles in the emergency department.
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Take your first step toward a clinical support career at Northwell Health
Ready to take the first step toward a career in clinical support? At Northwell, we offer a variety of entry-level clinical support opportunities to help you get started on your career journey.
We are committed to helping our team members reach their full potential and encourage them to develop and grow within our organization. We offer our team members access to mentorship programs, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities designed to empower and inspire throughout any step of the career journey.
Below, you will find a snapshot for some of the clinical support career opportunities Northwell offers that only require a high school or equivalent diploma, and/or a certification or training program. Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Northwell Health. Check out our available clinical support positions across Long Island, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Westchester.
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