Meet Michael, Senior Manager of Operations at Vivo Health Pharmacy, Ambitious and Health Raiser
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Michael Francesco, senior manager of operations at Vivo Health Pharmacy, had 20 years of experience as a pharmacy technician before joining Northwell’s Vivo Health Pharmacy in 2016. As a pharmacy technician, he performed data entry on newly received prescriptions, assisted with co-payments and requested prescription refills for patients. In 2018, Michael was promoted to lead pharmacy technician for Vivo Health’s Mail Order Pharmacy. There he was responsible for overseeing and training technicians at Vivo Health’s call center while assisting customers.
Michael’s career journey continued to thrive when he became a part of Vivo Health’s leadership team as an associate program manager in 2021., In this role, he focused on creating training materials for his team members, including user guides and manuals, while also assisting with onboarding new employees. One year later, Michael was promoted to manager of operations, responsible for Vivo Pharmacy computer system upgrades. He worked hard to further improve training programs and onboarding documents and worked closely with various Northwell business partners to implement new technologies.
In his current role, as a senior manager of operations at Vivo Health Pharmacy’s, Michael now leads the central services team, which includes pharmacy interns, float pharmacists and central processing team members, supporting every retail location across our health system. He standardizes and optimizes the patient and team member experience, and helps plan, test and implement new upgrades into Vivo Health’s current system. .
Northwell’s Vivo Health Pharmacy is an ambulatory care pharmacy services leader, providing specialized pharmacy services that form full delivery medical care systems across all Northwell Health facilities. As Northwell’s retail pharmacy partner, Vivo Health Pharmacy’s mission is aligned with Northwell’s mission of improving the health of communities by providing the highest quality of care.
In his time at Northwell, Michael has gained more opportunities and grown his career in retail pharmacy more than he ever thought possible. Getting a job with Northwell was a goal of his for many years because he knew Northwell had a reputation for supporting their employees, paying them well and giving them opportunities to grow. “Northwell’s Vivo Health Pharmacy leaders listen to their employees and create an inclusive and dynamic space to work and grow,” says Michael. He believes that Vivo Health is unique to other pharmacy retail companies because here he has been able to advance into positions that are traditionally reserved for pharmacists in other retail companies. “I have been very fortunate at Vivo to have people around me who wanted me to succeed, listened to my ideas and allowed me the freedom to implement them.”
When asked if he could offer any advice to those looking to start a career in pharmacy at Northwell, Michael encourages anyone starting their career to get as much experience as possible, build relationships with a pharmacist and fellow technicians and to never be afraid to ask questions.
Northwell Health’s imaging team members develop and thrive within their field of specialty
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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.
When a mission to serve sparks curiosity that soars to new heights in nursing at Northwell
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Renne Rodriguez, nurse practitioner (NP) at Syosset Hospital, reflects on the moments that made the greatest impact on his career journey. “Since I started here 20 years ago, Northwell has helped me grow professionally and academically. I’ve grown through–tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership and nursing courses at the Center for Learning & Innovation (CLI). Plus, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the best healthcare professionals and mentors I’ve ever known,” shared Renne.
Before he began his career in healthcare, Renne knew little about nursing other than what he encountered in a hospital when he was young. His start in healthcare happened when he was offered the surgical technologist field position upon recruitment into the U.S. Air Force. He knew nothing about the position but was eager to learn. Renne served for four years as a senior airman training as a surgical technologist at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX and then at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. In this role, he assisted in the care of setting up the operating room before surgery and passing/counting instruments, sponges, dressings, etc. during surgery. His training and experience included procedures such as ears, nose and throat (ENT), plastic, general, trauma, orthopedics and neurosurgery. One day Renne scrubbed in on an open-heart procedure and noticed the person who was harvesting the vessels from the patient’s lower extremity. Renne recalled, “I thought he was a doctor and was amazed to learn he was a registered nurse first assistant (RNFA).” In that moment, he had a new appreciation for nursing which sparked a curiosity and passion that would lead him to discover the many different fields nurses can pursue.
Renne joined Northwell in 2004 as a surgical technologist, leveraging the skills and training he received in the military to jumpstart his civilian career. Through encouragement and support from his managers, he applied for Northwell’s tuition reimbursement program to first obtain his
Renne joined Northwell in 2004 as a surgical technologist, leveraging the skills and training he received in the military to jumpstart his civilian career. Through encouragement and support from his managers, he applied for Northwell’s tuition reimbursement program to first obtain his associate’s degree in nursing (ASN), then again to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). After working at Plainview Hospital for over a decade, Renne had built such a positive and trusting relationship with his managers, that he was presented with an opportunity to join the perioperative leadership team at Plainview Hospital as the orthopedic nurse manager in 2013. After four years in this role, this led him to pursue another nurse manager role within several perioperative units at Syosset Hospital in 2017. In the years that followed, Renne was able to continue leveraging tuition assistance from Northwell to earn his master’s degree in nursing to become a nursing first assistant and family nurse practitioner.
Today, as an NP within the surgical oncology service line at Syosset Hospital, Renne directs daily operations for a two-room operating suite within the ophthalmology surgical unit. His responsibilities include developing and implementing operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care. Renne also partners with physicians, nurse managers and clinical staff to design strategic plans to meet patient care needs. Other responsibilities include securing all necessary equipment, implants, and instruments for upcoming surgical procedures, conducting surgical room inspections prior to surgery, and coordinating all phases of post-operative patient care to ensure all patient needs are met.
The U.S. Air Force’s core values are integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. “My time in the service gave me the opportunity to appreciate team building. Now working alongside a group of dedicated, proud team members at Northwell who also believe in these core values means so much to me,” shared Renne.
“Whatever the job function you served as in the military, I can guarantee that Northwell has a place for you. There is opportunity to grow within Northwell and be exposed to great people, technology, services and communities.” – Renne Rodriguez
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Northwell Health funds ideas from its team members through our annual Innovation Challenge competition
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At Northwell Health, we aim to create an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership and promotes innovative breakthroughs. Since officially launching our Innovation Challenge competition six years ago, hundreds of Northwell team members have been encouraged to submit new ideas that could help improve and transform the future of healthcare. To date, Northwell has awarded funding for 13 projects to advance the progress and development of these innovative ideas within our own health system.
While often behind-the-scenes, the world of clinical and non-clinical healthcare research houses some of the most brilliant minds: transformational thinkers who envision the bigger picture of improved health for all. We believe awarding this type of research is vital to the success of our organization and professional development of our team members.
This year’s Innovation Challenge awarded two winning projects, iNav: AI-Driven identification and navigation for cancer patients, and StrokeFighter: Novel bioelectronic therapy for acute ischemic stroke. Each project could receive up to $500,000 in funding for research and development to advance innovations in care delivery and science.
“The Innovation Challenge is an incredible force multiplier for the health system, where every employee has the opportunity to present solutions and be heard by decision-makers,” said Tiffany Zavadsky, nurse practitioner and manager at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, who also is part of the iNav project team. “I have spent my career caring for patients and running a practice focused on high quality, health-based outcomes. This challenge helps advance healthcare delivery that benefits all from providers and patients to the global healthcare community.”
Investing in the ideas of our team members through programs like our Innovation Challenge, helps us raise the standard of care for our employees and enforces a culture of innovation, teamwork and continuous change.
Meet Cynthia, a pathology assistant at Lenox Hill Hospital, encouraged to take on new opportunities and grow within Northwell
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As a pathology assistant at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, Cynthia Bender is responsible for receiving and sorting various specimens, including blood, skin cells and saliva, that are sent for laboratory testing. After each specimen is tested, Cynthia reviews the collected clinical data and shares the results with the clinician, so the clinician can identify what procedures may be recommended for treating the patient.
Cynthia started her career with Northwell more than 30 years ago as an evening, part-time phlebotomist. From there, she was able to continue her education and receive her associate’s degree in business administration before moving into a full-time phlebotomist role. In 1995, she transferred to Northwell’s Raisler Testing, Outpatient Center in Manhattan, one of the largest laboratory systems in the Northeast and assisted at the center until September 2005. That same year Cynthia transferred to her current position in the send out department at Lenox Hill Hospital, a 652-bed acute care hospital located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. “I love that my work as a pathology assistant allows me to make a difference in the lives of our patients at Northwell. We help clinicians diagnose patients faster to better treat them. It brings a sense of fulfillment knowing that I am aiding in their treatment.”
Cynthia shared that she was attracted to Northwell long before she applied for her first job here because of our reputation as one of the best health systems in the nation. Throughout her career at Northwell, Cynthia has been able to serve in several different positions because she is always encouraged to learn more. “The support that I received to develop in my field encouraged me to take on new opportunities and grow within the organization,” Cynthia shared adding, “I have been able to take advantage of several programs, including our mentorship program that pairs new staff with different leaders.” Today, Northwell has over 60 mentorships programs to help prepare current and future employees through the support and guidance of seasoned Health Raisers who share their knowledge and experience.
When asked if she could offer any advice to those looking into the field of pathology, Cynthia advises anyone starting their career to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. “Where you are right now is not where you will end up at the end of your career. Hard work pays off, so take advantage of every opportunity that may come your way.”
Explore a fulfilling career as a social worker at Northwell Health
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Looking to gain new experiences with more opportunities for career growth as a social worker? Our team members have access to deliver outstanding care in a field they love with services that range from behavioral health and counseling to discharge plans and more.
By joining our social work team, you will benefit with mentorship programs, free social work CEU offerings, and other opportunities to further your skills and education. Our social workers have a comprehensive orientation program, department educators, and the opportunity to participate in strategic committees and site-based initiatives while learning new tools.
Below, you will find information about one of the many ways to grow your career as social worker.
Discover a rewarding career as a Northwell home care infusion registered nurse
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Explore how Northwell provides home care infusion registered nurses with opportunities for career growth and development.
Discover a career well cared for as a home care infusion registered nurse. As part of our nursing team, you can develop leadership skills and further your education while making a positive impact for our patients and the community.
Below, you will find information about one of the many ways to grow your career as a home care infusion registered nurse.
Check out our available home care infusion registered nurse positions.
Meet Danielle, a staff nurse in the emergency department at Huntington Hospital, inspired by a culture of patient-centered care and team member wellness
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Danielle Mayhew, RN, BSN, CVRN-BC, is a full-time staff nurse in the emergency department (ED) at Huntington Hospital, facing a fast-paced environment for which she feels both supported and inspired by her managers and team members to succeed. What Danielle loves most about working as a registered nurse (RN) in the ED at Northwell, is that every day is different, and she gets to see a little bit of everything due to the range of ailments we see and treat at Northwell. She takes care of emergency patients with broken bones and abdominal pains to car accident victims and those who are critically ill.
When Danielle started her career with us in 2018 as a throughout nurse taking care of admitted patients, it was her training, that helped prepare her for her current position in the ED. During that time, she was able to get great experience with medical, surgical and telemetry patients while being in the emergency room setting.
After realizing she had a passion for emergency medicine, Danielle transitioned to an emergency department RN role in 2021. “Northwell has supported my growth by allowing me a smooth transition from throughput RN to ED RN. Throughout my career here, Northwell has provided me with multiple advancement opportunities, including learning the triage process, becoming a charge nurse and preceptor.”
Danielle’s current role frequently places her in triage areas, including walk-in and EMS triage. She also enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge with new nurses. Danielle emphasized, “The main thing that attracted me to Northwell and keeps me here is the culture around patient-centered care, as well as team member wellness.”
At Northwell, we believe that caring for your overall well-being is key to a happier and healthier you. For this reason, we offer programs and services to support your total well-being based on our five-pillars covering physical, emotional, financial, social and spiritual well-being. With benefits ranging from tuition assistance and reimbursement programs and paid family leave to team walking challenges and medical and retirement plans, plus much more. With all of the wellness initiatives and benefits our team members have access to, Danielle knows how important it is to help educate new nurses on these programs as she advises them to get involved in as many things as possible and try new things, just as she was encouraged to do, so they too can achieve total well-being.
Learn more about Northwell’s wellness benefits and explore our nursing opportunities.
Strengthen your leadership skills with Northwell Health’s nursing team
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Northwell Health invests in its people. We provide our team members with access to the right resources and mentorship programs so they can grow their career and learn to lead others. Read to hear from two of our nurse leaders and learn more about Northwell’s professional development opportunities in nursing.
Mentorship is one of the greatest ways a nurse can learn and grow professionally. “My managers and directors knew I wanted to pursue higher positions. They encouraged me to apply for greater opportunities. They helped me form a path to get me to where I am today,” says Emanuel Remilus, assistant nurse manager at Cohen Children’s Medical Center (CCMC). Emanuel attributes his mentorship approach and love in caring for others to his time being hospitalized as a child at CCMC. He was so inspired by the care he was given when he was young, that it made him want to pursue a career in nursing and nursing leadership at Northwell. Emanuel started his career in 2013 as a member in our pediatric critical care fellowship program. From there, he grew in his role as a registered nurse (RN) and recognized quickly that his passion for learning and leading others was something he could pursue.
“The great thing about Northwell is that when someone sees the potential in you, they will help nourish you, so you can grow.” Because Emanuel’s managers and directors knew he wanted to pursue higher levels in nursing, they invited him to attend the Northwell Nurse Leadership Conference in March 2020 where he had the chance to network with mentors and team members with similar interests and goals. The following year, Emanuel was recommended to apply for the assistant nurse manager role in his unit, and he is now currently participating in the Stony Brook University Master of Science in Nursing Leadership program. “I’ve learned how to connect with people and how to identify their strengths and areas of improvement. I always like to challenge and support everyone so they can be their best selves. My leaders have always tried to help me grow, and that’s something I like to translate into my leadership style today.”
Victoria Cotto, assistant manager of patient care at Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), kicked off her exciting nursing career with our team after she attended Northwell’s Golden Ticket Nursing Showcase event in 2017. Every year, Northwell hosts this exclusive, annual event for top performing nursing students. It’s a day of networking and learning about the great opportunities for nursing careers across our entire health system. “Despite being such a large organization, Northwell does an amazing job of making people feel welcome and part of a team,” shared Victoria, “That’s how I felt the moment I walked into the Golden Ticket Nursing Showcase and it’s why Northwell has continued to be my number one choice throughout my career.”
Victoria joined Northwell as an RN in our nurse residency program at NWH in 2018 and settled into a medical surgical telemetry unit for almost four years. While at Northwell, she completed her MSN in nursing management and executive leadership from Sacred Heart University. She also held a spot on the informatics team on the shared governance board, and quickly began her preceptor training to supervise nursing students during their clinical rotations. During the Covid–19 pandemic, she volunteered to be crossed trained in the intensive care unit (ICU) which led her to pursue her passion in critical care as she began to work in the ICU full-time. “Having great managers behind me who endorse all of my career interests, really make the difference,” shared Victoria. “Every single one of us has something to give, and if you have the right support system, the potential is there in everyone.”
At Northwell Health, we believe that lifelong learning opportunities truly have a positive impact on one’s career, which is why we have some of the best opportunities for professional growth and development available. Registered nurses and nursing support team members can advance their careers within our organization through tuition reimbursement programs which help our team members experience continuing education, access to certification courses at our Institute for Nursing mentorship opportunities across the health system and more. We also offer nursing students, new graduates, and experienced nurses a strong foundation to develop their clinical skills through hands-on experiences, with our fellowship and externship programs. Our Center for Learning and Innovation offers continuous learning programs to all Northwell team members, and all Health Raisers have access to LinkedIn Learning courses so that they can grow their professional career at their own pace.
Create your path to new nursing leadership opportunities at Northwell Health.
Five reasons to choose a career in Hospice Nursing at Northwell Health
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Kathleen Malhame, RN, started working at Northwell Health 14 years ago and served as a registered nurse in different areas of specialization throughout her career, but her passion was always hospice nursing. Today, as a field registered nurse (RN), she covers the inpatient hospice care unit at Stern Family Rehabilitation Center and makes home visits for patients admitted to the home care hospice program. Her responsibilities range from emotional and psychosocial support, symptom management and education to pain management and end-of-life care.
When people think about a hospice nurse role, it may be difficult to imagine themselves working with patients who are living their final days, weeks, or months. What most people don’t know, is hospice nurses wouldn’t trade what they do for anything else. For those in this career, like Kathleen, it’s a passion and a privilege to help improve the quality of life for a patient’s remaining days and to serve as a source of support for a patient’s family.
Read below to learn more about Kathleen’s career journey and five reasons to consider a career in hospice nursing.
1. Hospice nurses love what they do.
Our team members don’t become hospice nurses by accident. Nurses like Kathleen always found themselves drawn to patients who were dying. Early in Kathleen’s career, she worked as an oncology nurse with cancer patients and with patients with HIV/AIDS, before today’s effective treatments were available.
Kathleen shared, “It’s an honor to help patients with their journey. We develop close bonds with them and because we’re in their homes, we’re often there to witness emotional interactions between patients and their loved ones. You can feel it when you’re in the presence of love—it’s palpable.”
2. Hospice nurses have many roles.
Before patients enter hospice, they may have struggled with shortness of breath, unmanaged pain, or other symptoms. Hospice nurses offer interventions that help to ease these symptoms. But hospice care goes beyond managing physical symptoms.
Some patients are very accepting of their diagnosis and prognosis. Other individuals struggle, unsettled by their circumstances. Our hospice nurses work with the social worker to pick up on things like this, to help patients reach a better place emotionally. Hospice nurses are also an invaluable resource for loved ones.
3. Hospice nurses work with people of all ages.
While the majority of hospice patients are older adults, there are no age limits on hospice. Anyone who has a prognosis of six months or less can be eligible from babies, children, teenagers, and young adults in hospice. For patients of all ages, hospice nurses help to ease symptoms while offering compassionate care.
4. Hospice nurses help guide families through different experiences.
When a hospice nurse meets with patients and families for the first time, they tell them that hospice care creates a 24-hour safety net for symptom management.
There’s nothing mundane about this job. Every day our team members see different patients and families coping with their conditions and try to help improve situations. The job allows us to focus on patients and family members by providing health knowledge and emotional support to help family members cope with the reality of the situation.
Sometimes a hospice nurse might sing to a patient with end-stage dementia because dementia patients are often able to connect with music. If a patient needs to be transferred to an inpatient unit for a higher level of care, our team might arrange for the family to get together one last time at home, before the patient leaves. If the patient’s children live far away, they might speak with them by phone and get to know their local caregivers.
5. Hospice care is mission-driven work.
There are advantages of the hospice benefit that many patients and their families don’t know about it. Because of this, some patients come onto hospice very late where families may not hear about it until the final days of their loved one’s life.
“Hospice is so often centered around the certainty of death,” shared Kathleen, “If there was anything I would want my patients, families and colleagues to know and understand about this profession, is that the mission of the work we do looks to celebrate life and to continue to provide quality resources to support each and every life story.”
Discover a career well cared for at Northwell and explore a meaningful career in hospice care.
Take your first step toward a career in hospitality at Northwell Health
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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.
Discover exciting careers in the emergency department
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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.
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.
Building meaningful connections through Northwell Health’s Advanced Clinical Provider Mentorship Program
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At Northwell Health, we believe mentorship is vital to the success and professional development of our team members. Our 50+ mentorship programs help prepare our employees through the support and guidance of our seasoned Health Raisers who share their knowledge and experience.
The Advanced Clinical Provider (ACP) Mentorship Program was created four years ago to support the transition of newly hired ACPs through a post-orientation. This year-long program aims to enhance the skills development process for nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) through continuous employee engagement during the onboarding period.
When originally launched, the ACP Mentorship Program only had 20 mentors and mentees total, from both in-patient and ambulatory practice environments. Today, the program has more than quadrupled in size. Participants develop clinical and non-clinical skills, essential to a successful career in healthcare management at Northwell.
We spoke with one of our mentors, Sharon Weber; her mentee, Annelisa Tucker; and one of our program coordinators, Jessica Darby, to learn more about the importance of the ACP Mentorship Program and why it’s so vital to an ACP’s career development at Northwell.
What is your current role at Northwell, and why do you think mentorship programs are so vital to help propel someone’s career journey?
Mentor, Sharon Weber (SW): I am a physician assistant, specialized in ear, nose, and throat (ENT), who helps manage treatment of pediatric and adult patients with otologic disorders. Mentorship programs provide you with the resources to realize your potential, through networking and education in professional development. These opportunities extend beyond the present and open doors to the future.
Mentee, Annelisa Tucker (AT): I am an ENT physician assistant and I support one of the top neurotologists in the New York City area. My responsibilities include history taking, physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and prescribing medications. I coordinate care for surgical patients both pre- and post-operatively, in addition to assisting in the operating room. I also assist my collaborating physician with in-office procedures.
I believe mentorship programs are essential to propelling someone’s career journey. A mentor can share both their positive and negative experiences so that a mentee is able to take that insight with them to be better equipped to approach similar situations in the future.
Program coordinator, Jessica Darby (JD): I currently work as a nurse practitioner (NP) care navigator with Northwell Health Solutions and the Follow Your Heart team. I navigate patients discharged from South Shore University Hospital, who have just undergone cardiac surgery with the goal of reducing unnecessary readmissions and improving quality of patient care.
I think mentorship programs are important because transitioning to a new position can be overwhelming. I find it is important that a mentee has the avenue to speak with someone outside of their supervisor or colleagues, to provide a positive sounding board and guidance.
What do you hope to get most from participating in this mentorship program?
SW: As a mentor, I hope to help my mentee hone in on what her career goals are, while simultaneously navigating through my own. I hope to impress upon her to be the best at her job, she must also take care of herself and not lose sight of her goals.
AT: I am excited to connect with someone who can encourage my development and advise me through the beginning of my career. I hope to not only learn ways in which I can advocate for myself in my current role, but also to learn how to advocate for the PA profession.
JD: I want to help ease the transition for anyone entering our health system as an ACP. Eight years ago, I made the career move from registered nurse (RN) to NP, and I truly feel it is a great time to be an ACP at Northwell.
Why do you think it is so important for Northwell to have mentorship programs and other professional development programs?
SW: Mentorship programs help people find their voice and shine. Other professional development programs build your strengths and steer you in the direction where you will shine even brighter.
AT: I think it is so important for Northwell to have mentorship programs and other professional development programs to help team members grow in their current positions and advance their career journeys. I think being paired with a seasoned member of the organization in this program creates a sense of community so both the mentor and mentee can ultimately flourish in their respective positions.
JD: I think these programs clearly illustrate the value that Northwell places on our team members. It truly depicts a higher level of support for our newest employees and the importance of nourishing their careers right out of the gate.
Become a Health Raiser as an Advanced Clinical Provider at Northwell Health.
Discover how Northwell’s physician assistants are empowered to grow in their career
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Discover a career well cared for as a physician assistant at Northwell Health. Our physician assistants make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and our communities through their autonomy to practice to the fullest extent of their licensure.
We have opportunities across our health system with flexible hours available for full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions. As a physician assistant, you will have the option to take advantage of professional development programs at our Center for Learning and Innovation, access to advanced clinical training through our Bioskills Training Center and mentorship programs. In our continuing commitment to on-going education and career advancement, Northwell also offers an ACP fellowship program for individuals interested in specializing and furthering their career as an advanced clinical provider.
Below, you will find information about one of the many ways to grow your career as a physician assistant.
Check out our available physician assistant positions.
Take your first step toward a clinical support career at Northwell Health
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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.
Meet Jennifer, an advanced clinical provider dedicated to advancing education and mentorship at Northwell
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Meet Jennifer Megale, director of advanced clinical providers (ACP) at North Shore University Hospital. Jennifer’s dedication to leadership development and training has led to her successful career at Northwell Health.
Jennifer began her journey at Northwell during her clinical rotations as a Physician Assistant (PA) while attending school at Touro College from 2008-2010. That is the first time she felt a sense of community unlike anywhere else she’d ever been. “Northwell has always felt like a close-knit family. Leaders make themselves readily available because they truly want the best for their employees and our patients,” says Jennifer.
In 2011, Jennifer took a position as a general surgery ACP at North Shore University Hospital. While in this role, she participated in Northwell’s leadership development programs to continue her passion for learning over the next eight years. This led her to a promotion to ACP supervisor for the department of surgery at North Shore University Hospital in 2018. “Northwell’s leadership essentials courses and numerous mentorship programs have really helped me develop my skills and network with other leaders in the health system.”
Today, in her current role as ACP director at North Shore University Hospital, Jennifer oversees ACPs in the departments of general surgery, surgical intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, peripheral and neurological interventional radiology, liver and kidney transplant, urology, and pre-surgical testing. A large portion of Jennifer’s role is spent developing future leaders and mentoring supervisors. A typical day for Jennifer involves multiple one-on-one meetings with supervisors to discuss ongoing issues, finding solutions, and working on refining their leadership skills. “Developing leaders is truly so important in employee engagement which directly correlates to the patient experience,” says Jennifer.
When asked what she loves most about her job at Northwell, Jennifer shared, “The most rewarding thing for me is to be able to take all the skills I have learned from various mentors and leadership development programs and channel them into developing future ACPs. Helping others see what they are capable of, while also focusing on employee engagement, and in turn patient satisfaction, brings me so much joy.”
At Northwell, we strive to give our team members as many opportunities as we can to help them continue their career growth journey.
Become a Health Raiser and check out our advanced clinical provider positions across Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island and Westchester.
Northwell Health celebrates Women’s History Month with Ciara Bagnall-Moreau, PhD
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Empowering woman to improve their health, while providing opportunities to thrive in healthcare, are some of the many reasons why Northwell is excited to celebrate Women’s History Month and team members like Ciara Bagnall-Moreau. We recently spoke with Dr. Bagnall-Moreau, one of our postdoctoral research scientists from The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research (FIMR). Dr. Bagnall-Moreau conducts her research at the Institute of Molecular Medicine where she investigates the role of the maternal immune system in brain development and behavior outcomes of offspring.
Read what Dr. Bagnall-Moreau has to say about what this month means to her and why it’s an exciting time to conduct scientific research at Northwell Health.
Can you tell us more about what research you are currently working on at Northwell?
As a member of the Brimberg laboratory team, I utilize a behavioral model along with cutting-edge neuroscience methodology, to understand whether the exposure to specific maternal antibodies (present in some women during pregnancy), might increase risk for neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASDs).
How has your research and professional development been supported by Northwell?
My scientific journey at Northwell started about four years ago. I knew I wanted to continue my postgraduate training after my PhD, but I had trepidations about starting a new job after giving birth to my daughter. Looking back, now I know I had nothing to fear. I have wonderful, supportive mentors at Northwell who encourage me to pursue my career path. I work alongside other scientists within my department who have contributed to my ability to exchange scientific ideas and think more critically
I also am privileged to have received additional support from Advancing Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM), a Northwell organization that has offered professional development workshops and grants to support my attendance at training courses and research conferences. These opportunities have a positive impact on my professional development. Because of the support I receive, I’m able to serve as a site coordinator at FIMR for Northwell’s Spark Challenge, and I have also been able to mentor several students in our summer research internship program.
What do you think about most during Women’s History Month? What does it mean to you?
I reflect on this month to recognize and honor the trailblazers and the little known, often overlooked women in history, who have made significant contributions to science and medicine. There is so much work still needed to be done to help inspire our next generation of female scientists and to create the infrastructure to support women in STEM at all stages of their career.
What do you love most about your job at Northwell?
I especially enjoy the collaborative and supportive team environment. Many ideas and techniques are shared among scientists in my department and often within teams of individuals from different disciplines and expertise. These opportunities to freely discuss research and brainstorm in an open environment contributes to scientific progress and innovation.
Alternative career paths nurses can explore at Northwell Health
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Our extraordinary nursing team at Northwell shares a passion in caring for our patients across many different departments and specialties, whether at the bedside or another career path such as telehealth, clinical informatics or case management. Read to learn more about a few alternative career paths and how each role plays a critical part in patient care.
Telehealth Operations
For over 26 years, Kara Benneche has been caring for patients. She began her journey working as a cardiac nurse and transitioned into an emergency department role for 12 years. In 2013, she decided to go back to school to pursue her Master’s of Science in Nursing. She finished her degree through Northwell’s tuition reimbursement support while practicing as a nurse educator at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Kara advanced her career from a nurse educator to a nurse manager. Two years before applying to become the director of telehealth, Kara became interested in learning more about telehealth operations and how it could impact the future of nursing. She reached out to a Northwell telehealth clinical leader and was invited to take a tour of the TeleICU facility. That experience helped her to purse her career move as an associate vice president in telehealth operations today. In this role, she oversees a team of critical care nurses in the ICU through audio and visual equipment — allowing patients to be discharged earlier and still have access to care from the comfort of their own homes. “You never know where your journey can take you at Northwell. There are so many opportunities to explore,” Kara says, “Being able to support the bedside team virtually is truly amazing.”
Clinical Informatics
Michele Burk began her career as a nurse extern in a postpartum newborn nursery. After going back to school to continue her education, she earned her master’s degree in administration with informatics. “I fell in love with how informatics impacts clinicians and patient care by improving workflow.” She shared, “it acts as a sort of translator for our clinical team members.” Now as assistant vice president of clinical informatics, her team helps blend clinical care with technology. In her role, she develops and implements clinical information system initiatives for Inpatient Clinical Informatics (CIS) and Emergency Departments for Northwell.
Case Management
Before becoming a registered nurse in case management, Kimberly Camacho began her nursing career on the post-op surgical floor at Northern Westchester Hospital. She worked in this role for several years and later became an assistant in patient care management on the oncology floor. For Kimberly, staying in one area of nursing wasn’t enough. “If you aren’t learning, you aren’t growing. Advancing your education is one of the best things you can do for yourself to further your career.” Today as a supervisor in case management, Kimberly still utilizes Northwell’s tuition reimbursement program, previously taking advantage of this benefit to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), as she works toward a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Clinical Call Center
As a current supervisor at Northwell’s clinical call center, Denise McEvoy-Bautz recalls a time when she began teaching at the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), while working in a per-diem nursing role at South Shore University Hospital (SSUH). After a year, she was accepted into a critical care fellowship program to work in the ICU and stroke unit at SSUH. In this role she learned about an open position at Northwell’s clinical call center, a virtual emergency room open 24/7, 365 days a year for all patients and our employees. “Being a part of the clinical call center team, I have a stronger relationship with the doctors and our nurses because I am in constant communication with them, working together to get the patient where they need to be,” she shared.
Quality Management
As an associate executive director in quality management at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH), Andrea Restifo feels that our patients and team members are the most important reason why she is successful in her role. After volunteering at a local hospital in the emergency and radiology departments, she received her BSN and began working at NSUH as a medical/surgical RN. While working, she benefitted with our tuition reimbursement program to earn her MSN before moving first into ambulatory services and then care coordination. While Andrea’s journey in nursing is uniquely her own, when asked what the most important piece of advice nurses should keep in mind when exploring and applying for any nursing role at Northwell, she says, “Knowing what you are great at is so important. Look at your skills and determine how you can use them alongside your fellow team members to care for patients.”
Clinical Professional Development
Kathleen Casler, a senior director in clinical professional development at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH), began her career in nursing as a new graduate labor and delivery nurse, a role she holds near and dear to her heart. She had the opportunity to then transition to a nurse educator role while going back to school through the support of Northwell’s tuition reimbursement program to get her master’s in nursing education. Kathleen later would become a Magnet program director, leading the charge for Magnet recognition, which is the highest nursing honor for a hospital to receive. Kathleen says, “Many nurses have a story about their career journey. Learning their stories, along with the twists and turns they experience, will help you gain greater insight into this amazing profession.”
Discover a career well cared for in nursing at Northwell Health.
Take your first step toward a clinical care career at Northwell Health
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Want to learn more about how you can jumpstart a career in clinical care? Northwell has a variety of clinical care opportunities available across our health system to help you get your foot in the door.
At Northwell, we are committed to ensuring our team members have the best career experience possible and feel empowered to develop and grow within our organization to reach their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer a career framework with jobs structured into clear career paths, and a GROW model that enables managers and team members to discuss career aspirations openly.
Below, you will find a snapshot for some of the clinical care career opportunities Northwell offers that only require a high school to vocational school or equivalent level diploma, with either a certification and/or training program experience.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Northwell Health. Check out our available clinical care positions across Long Island, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Westchester.
From administrative support to operations leader and Health Raiser – Meet Elizabeth Austin
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Elizabeth Austin began her career journey at Northwell Health a little over 11 years ago as an administrative support associate at an ambulatory site. What attracted her most to Northwell was her interest in the healthcare field from a young age. “Growing up, I often went to work with my mother who was a registered nurse director, so I got to see the fast-paced environment of a healthcare facility and knew I wanted to be a part of it someday.”
Elizabeth gained valuable experience as an administrative support associate in managing office operations, working directly with senior leadership, and coordinating projects. After two and a half years in that position, Elizabeth made the move within the organization to join Northwell’s joint venture operations team. Joint ventures leads and executes strategies and activities managed in partnership with other organizations to advance Northwell’s strategy. As a project coordinator, she was responsible for managing the vice president’s calendar and day-to-day activities. From there, Elizabeth grew from a project coordinator to project manager, then senior project manager to director over the course of seven years. “Northwell has given me multiple opportunities to learn and grow with the joint venture operations team to get me where I am today.”
In her current role, Elizabeth is the senior director of operations for the joint venture team where she has day-to-day oversight for five ambulatory surgery centers in Suffolk County, New York. Not only does she work closely with site leadership at each surgery center to ensure smooth and effective operations, Elizabeth also collaborates with physicians and various teams within Northwell to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
Elizabeth credits her success to the support she’s received from her senior management team and being in the room with the right people over the course of her career. “Growing your network is critical. Every interaction with your colleagues, no matter how big or small — or title – is equally important. Starting as an administrative support associate, I recognize how imperative each role is within the organization.” When asked what aspect of her job at Northwell she loved most, Elizabeth replied. “Understanding the perioperative space and how that translates to patient care and surgery experience is impactful. Every day is different, and I am always ready to tackle the next hurdle of the day.”
Become a Health Raiser and get your start in healthcare in administrative support at Northwell Health.
Quick tips to make your next job interview bright and merry
Are you prepared to gift yourself a new career at Northwell Health? Below are 4 important tips to help you succeed in your next interview. Use these tips and have a reason to celebrate a new beginning. Find available opportunities to become a Health Raiser at NorthwellCareers.com
What better way to get team members moving than Northwell’s annual walk challenge
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One of the many ways Northwell Health focuses on its team members’ wellbeing is an annual walking challenge. In this year’s step challenge, 3,068 teams made up of 16,421 team members participated as they competed for the chance to win $5,000! The teams have six weeks to walk two million steps collectively (with six team members per team). Nine teams overall were selected – such as the Revenue All Stars and Valley Cats, among the rest — with each participant receiving a $5,000 prize.
Each year, the walk challenge, led by our Employee Wellness team, features a different destination to help team members learn more about different locations throughout the world with Asia as the 2023 destination for our walkers. Leveraging Northwell’s wellness app, team members can view and track their physical activity, while unlocking different destinations across Asia throughout their wellness journey. Northwell’s Asian Business Employee Resource Group (BERG) helped provide information around each destination, including the history and culture, in tandem with providing team members with various wellness facts to help align mind, body and soul.
“The Asian BERG was honored to partner with Employee Wellness to identify breathtaking natural sites across Asia. We hope these carefully picked destinations spark interest in exploring new cultures and cuisines,” says Himani Patel. “We are excited to come together again and challenge each other to continue to prioritize our health by walking each day. This is the kind of healthy competition we all need to close out the year!”
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 despite the distance.
In addition to Northwell’s annual walk challenges, Northwell offers more than 80 workshops and wellness programs for our team members. These resources were designed to assist our team members with building healthy habits, managing stress, sleeping better, and planning self-care. It’s just a few more ways that we show our commitment and support for the physical and emotional health of our team members.
With so many team members competing in this year’s challenge, Northwell Health is ready for a journey to Asia and wellbeing.
Start your career in clinical laboratory science at Northwell Health
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Interested in beginning a new career journey in clinical laboratory science? Northwell Health has a variety of entry-level clinical laboratory opportunities for those who are looking to take their first steps toward a new career. At Northwell, we encourage and empower our team members to grow and develop in their career through a variety of ways, including tuition reimbursement, Northwell’s Center for Learning & Innovation (CLI), mentorship programs and other professional development opportunities.
Below, you will find information about some of the clinical laboratory career opportunities Northwell offers that require a high school diploma or equivalent, or a certification. Begin your career journey today and discover a career well cared for at Northwell Health.
Check out our open clinical laboratory positions across Long Island, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and Westchester here.
Surgical technologist Careers at Northwell Health, Raise Your Career Expectations
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Raise your career expectations as a surgical technologist at Northwell Health. As a surgical technologist you will have the opportunity to work alongside our surgeons and surgical team to provide exceptional patient care while working with state-of-the-art equipment.
Below, you will find information about one of the many career paths for a surgical technologist. Whether your career journey is just starting out or you’ve begun to explore a new direction, Northwell has the resources to support and guide you along the way.
Check out our open surgical technologist positions here.
Nurse Practitioner Careers at Northwell Health, Raise Your Career Expectations
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Raise your career expectations as a nurse practitioner at Northwell Health. As a Nurse Practitioner you will have the independence to practice to the fullest extent of your licensure as well as access to a variety of benefits; from flexible hours to skill development programs.
Below, you will find information about one of the many career paths for a nurse practitioner. Whether your career journey is just starting out or you’ve begun to explore a new direction, Northwell has the resources to support and guide you along the way.
Check out our open nurse practitioner positions here.
