At Northwell Health, we’re creating tomorrow’s health system today – all while defining the future of health care. That’s why we’re committed to growing, developing and empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Some of the ways we’re doing this is by revealing the incredible potential of STEM careers, inspiring students to discover their unique talents and interests, and promoting high growth/high demand healthcare careers. We’re also encouraging collaboration among students, educators and the community through programs that connect us to one another.
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Be part of the exciting changes happening in health care now, while exploring your future career. These internships and programs will deliver a relevant, impactful experience to you.
As part of our commitment to an inclusive workforce, Northwell Health has partnered with Adelphi University to provide internship opportunities to their students with autism spectrum disorders. Students in the BRIDGES to Adelphi program gain valuable work experience in their course of study during this 8-week paid summer internship.
Help discover and develop tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs. Paid summer internship opportunities at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research are available to high school, undergraduate and graduate students, and provide hands-on experience and exposure to the myriad of career opportunities available in the growing field of medical research.
Learn more about healthcare fundraising and philanthropy by being immersed in development. This extensive 8-week paid summer internship is open to current college undergraduates with a passion for making a difference and a record of outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Through this unique program, you will see first-hand what it’s like to work for a healthcare development office.
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Designed for culinary students, this paid externship is designed for students to experience first-hand, the importance of food in health care. Under the guidance of an executive Chef and/or Sous Chef, the externship will include immersive learning about food as care, nutrition training and community food access in addition to technical delivery of quality, fresh and healthy food. Our externs will participate in this immersive opportunity lead by Michelin Star chef Bruno Tison, AVP, system food services.
This extensive 8-week paid summer internship is open to current undergraduate college juniors with a record of outstanding academic achievement and leadership abilities. Through this unique program, you will gain exposure to the roles and responsibilities of a healthcare administrator in one of our many participating hospitals and clinical service lines.
Our paid Hospitality in Healthcare internship focuses on a non-clinical and holistic approach to enhancing the patient and customer experience under the guidance of our Office of Patient & Customer Experience (OPCE). This program was designed to expose students to various areas that can impact the experience of our patients and their families.
Northwell Health’s IT capabilities are critical to our ability to deliver on our promise of exceptional care for our community. Through our paid Information Technology Internship, you can play a key role in advancing our solutions in strategic planning, management, deployment, coordination and integration. During the internship, our OCIO team will help position you for success as an IT professional.
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Nursing students who have completed their first year of clinical rotation can join Northwell Health in entry-level roles such as Nursing Assistant, Ward Clerk and PCA. Give your nursing career a head start by getting to know our units and our hospitals, while enhancing your clinical education and experience.
Under the guidance of nurse preceptors this 8-week, paid summer internship is open to nursing students who have completed their junior year of study. This program will enhance your clinical knowledge, competence, and confidence through mentorship and applied patient care experiences.
Bringing together both didactic and clinical experiences, our nurse fellowship programs offer a comprehensive orientation for licensed new graduates as well as experienced RNs looking to specialize.
We provide teachers with the support they need to bring a health career focus and relevancy to their classrooms. These programs include Teacher Advisory Board, Healthcare Forum Series, and Professional Development Day (in partnership with The Feinstein Institute).
For more information, contact our Center for Workforce Readiness
Northwell Health partners with local schools to offer focused programs aimed at enhancing students’ awareness of health careers. Resources include our career conversations library and live webinars which spotlight professionals in diverse fields.
For more information, contact our Center for Workforce Readiness
This program was created in partnership with The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research to raise awareness of the multidisciplinary nature of medical research careers, encourage creative thinking, and assist school districts and industry leaders in developing future talent.
Through the research completed as part of this program, students will gain a deeper understanding of current healthcare issues and gain important teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. Student teams also have the opportunity to showcase their work at the Medical Marvels Competition, where they will present to judges, researchers, and their fellow peers. For more information, contact our Center for Workforce Readiness.
The Spark! Challenge encourages 11th and 12th grade students to explore diverse career paths and ignite their interest in health-related Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers. Students work closely with professional leaders in the field, collaborate on innovative projects, and cultivate valuable teamwork and communication skills. Student teams are invited to participate in a one-day, on-site experience designed to showcase a variety of STEM-related healthcare careers.
Spark! is designed to be an engaging and eye-opening experience that helps provide direction toward future career paths. Students will see just how much each member of healthcare teams contributes to the organization in both clinical or non-clinical roles. For more information, contact our Center for Workforce Readiness
We are very proud to announce that Northwell President and CEO, Michael Dowling was named to the list of Top 100 CEO Leaders in STEM in 2016. In addition, our Vice President of HR, Chief People Innovation Officer , Elaine Page, was honored at the 2017 Million Women Mentors Summit & Awards as one of the 100 Corporate Women Leaders in STEM.
Northwell Health is Co-Steward (with Brookhaven National Lab) of the Long Island STEM Hub, a regional effort focused on engaging and aligning business and educational communities to increase the number of students interested in and prepared for STEM careers. The STEM Hub works closely on local, state and national levels to increase awareness and promote the importance of STEM careers.
With 23 hospitals, 650+ ambulatory care centers and much more, we’re always seeking great people to become part of our future. Check out our upcoming hiring events to find one that’s Made for you.
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