We never settle. We know that you don’t either. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with all of the opportunities you need to make a successful transition to a rewarding civilian career. That means job search training, veteran-friendly transition programs, health and wellness services, and other supportive resources.
Meet Lyndon Chichester, Veteran Programs Specialist
Lyndon is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and holds a BS Degree from New York University and has 4 years of recruiting experience in various career fields. This combination of experience gives him an unprecedented understanding of the issues facing veterans transitioning into civilian life. He will help facilitate your transition to a meaningful career with Northwell Health throughout a variety of important initiatives.
You made a sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Now, we’re here to help you make the most of your military experience.
Translating military skills into career success.
You have valuable skills and experience. We’ll help you turn them into great civilian careers with our Barracks to Business workshops. These online and in-person workshops will help you understand the job search process, improve your resume writing and interviewing skills, and create a strategy to pursue civilian employment. You’ll also learn about our vast career opportunities and the benefits of joining us here at Northwell.
DiversityInc honored this innovative program that embraces military veteran employees and their families and provides mentoring to help veterans transition back into the civilian workforce. When you join VALOR as a Northwell Health employee, you’ll be with others who have served or currently serve in the U.S. military, have family members in the armed forces or have a special interest in military and veterans’ affairs.
With over a decade delivering exceptional services, our Office of Military and Veterans’ Liaison Services provides health and wellness resources for active military service members as well as veterans and their families. Being a veteran himself, our Director, Juan Serrano understands and is committed to meeting the unique needs of military personnel and their families.
Barracks to Business Workshops
Translating military skills into career success.
You have valuable skills and experience. We’ll help you turn them into great civilian careers with our Barracks to Business workshops. These online and in-person workshops will help you understand the job search process, improve your resume writing and interviewing skills, and create a strategy to pursue civilian employment. You’ll also learn about our vast career opportunities and the benefits of joining us here at Northwell.
Veterans and Allies: Liaisons for Reintegration (VALOR)
DiversityInc honored this innovative program that embraces military veteran employees and their families and provides mentoring to help veterans transition back into the civilian workforce. When you join VALOR as a Northwell Health employee, you’ll be with others who have served or currently serve in the U.S. military, have family members in the armed forces or have a special interest in military and veterans’ affairs.
Military and Veterans Liaison Services
With over a decade delivering exceptional services, our Office of Military and Veterans’ Liaison Services provides health and wellness resources for active military service members as well as veterans and their families. Being a veteran himself, our Director, Juan Serrano understands and is committed to meeting the unique needs of military personnel and their families.
Taking leadership and excellence to another level.
Following a distinguished 10-year Army career, Melonie Longacre was looking to translate the skills she developed in the military to a rewarding civilian career. “The military strengthened my adaptability, leadership and passion for innovation,” admits Melonie. Northwell Health was the perfect place for her. Melonie says, “They have a great reputation for being a progressive and successful health system.”
Melonie joined us as Director of Radiology and Cardiology at our Plainview and Syosset hospitals. She quickly showed the exceptional abilities she demonstrated in the military, earning the Syosset Hospital Leadership Award, becoming a Master Trainer for our “Team Strategies to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety” program and achieving Six Sigma Green Belt status.
“From the moment I started working here, I felt embraced as an asset of the organization and that my service, unique set of skills and experiences as an Army medic were valued.”
David Zilka
U.S. Army
Assistant Nurse Manager, Coronary Care Unit,
North Shore University Hospital
“I feel like I’m part of an organization that values my input and ideas. As an Aviation Operations Specialist in the Marines, the transition to Budget Analyst here was seamless because I had already developed the technical skills I needed to succeed.”
Nicholas J. Meyers
Marine Corps
Financial Operations Manager,
Southside Hospital
“I joined Northwell Health because it offered me an opportunity to use the skills and tools I had learned in the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant – ‘mission first’ became ‘patient first.’ I appreciate the assistance our VALOR group offers to veterans and their families.”
Craig Washington
U.S. Air Force
Director, Material & Administration Operations, Materials Management
Zucker Hillside Hospital
Taking leadership and excellence to another level.
Following a distinguished 10-year Army career, Melonie Longacre was looking to translate the skills she developed in the military to a rewarding civilian career. “The military strengthened my adaptability, leadership and passion for innovation,” admits Melonie. Northwell Health was the perfect place for her. Melonie says, “They have a great reputation for being a progressive and successful health system.”
Melonie joined us as Director of Radiology and Cardiology at our Plainview and Syosset hospitals. She quickly showed the exceptional abilities she demonstrated in the military, earning the Syosset Hospital Leadership Award, becoming a Master Trainer for our “Team Strategies to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety” program and achieving Six Sigma Green Belt status.
“From the moment I started working here, I felt embraced as an asset of the organization and that my service, unique set of skills and experiences as an Army medic were valued.”
David Zilka
U.S. Army
Assistant Nurse Manager, Coronary Care Unit,
North Shore University Hospital
A hero’s journey to fulfilling lifelong dreams of serving.
Joseph Rosario, Nurse Manager in the Plainview Hospital OR, has always been about helping others in amazing ways. A former Special Ops Marine, Joe had always dreamed about becoming a doctor. The impact of serving on the 9/11 recovery services team would also shape his pursuit of a career in the medical field. Through the support of a number of great nurses, Joe would go on to nursing school. In 2007, he officially became an RN. Ten years into his nursing career, he completed his Bachelor’s degree, became a Nurse Practitioner and just received his doctorate. Joe fulfilled his childhood dreams and now continues to pay it forward by positively impacting the lives of the nurses he leads every day.
“I feel like I’m part of an organization that values my input and ideas. As an Aviation Operations Specialist in the Marines, the transition to Budget Analyst here was seamless because I had already developed the technical skills I needed to succeed.”
Nicholas J. Meyers
Marine Corps
Financial Operations Manager,
Southside Hospital
“I joined Northwell Health because it offered me an opportunity to use the skills and tools I had learned in the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant – ‘mission first’ became ‘patient first.’ I appreciate the assistance our VALOR group offers to veterans and their families.”
Craig Washington
U.S. Air Force
Director, Material & Administration Operations, Materials Management
Zucker Hillside Hospital
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.
Our organization is always on the move. If you want to keep up with all we’ve got going on, you’ll want to check out our veterans blogs.
