improve the health and quality of life for those we serve by providing world-class service and compassionate care
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Great teamwork and collaboration, Opportunities for growth and success.Cons
None but it is not a typical 9-5- those who are most successful are intrinsically motivated and passionate about the work they do.We stand together, united in our differences because that’s what makes us who we are.
Northwell Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where people from all backgrounds are accepted, celebrated and respected as being Truly Inclusive. We’re changing the future of health care and our success depends on our ability to collaborate to achieve this goal. We celebrate our team members and we champion them all, regardless of race, ethnicity, cultural background, language proficiency, literacy, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability or socioeconomic status. Our diversity is where we find our strength and is the thread that helps keep our organization together and operating at the highest level. That’s why we recognize, respect and honor each of our unique backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.
Inclusiveness isn’t just something we say, we practice it every day. With our Business Employee Resource Groups and Employee Networks , we have created a place where each and every individual employed by our organization can feel a part and included. Join Northwell Health and one of our many groups and networks and experience a career well cared for
BRIDGES: Members of this BERG are passionate about cultural diversity and embrace relationship building through understanding and supporting the cultural, spiritual and ethical values of the communities we serve. Teams are focused on Asian, Black/African American, Jewish and LatinX communities.
EXPRESSIONS: Members of this BERG consists of individuals who identify as LGBTQIA , are allies of the LGBTQIA community and are passionate about promoting unity and health equity. They promote awareness and inclusion in the workplace and connect the community with services based on their unique healthcare needs.
Veterans and Allies: Liaisons of Reintegration (VALOR): Members of this BERG serve our military personnel, Veterans and their family members by connecting them to resources that support their physical and psychological well-being, and our talent development and recruitment programs.
GreenBERG: Members of this BERG are focused on the environmental impact of Northwell’s operations. They leverage sustainable and socially responsive initiatives in the workplace and in our communities, with a focus on recycling, transportation and energy efficiency.
N-Able: Members of this BERG are committed to connecting individuals with disabilities to the right healthcare resources and services. Members also serve as educators for employees, hiring leaders, healthcare professionals and the community at large around issues of acceptance and inclusion.
CAREGIVER: Members of this BERG show compassion to colleagues who are caregivers and provide support through sharing available resources and developing a workplace culture that helps ease the responsibilities of caregiving.
Women in Healthcare: Members of this BERG connect and inspire women by providing opportunities for advocacy, community service and development. All team members who are committed to advancing diversity, inclusion and health equity are welcome to join this BERG.
DONATE LIFE: This Employee Network raises awareness among colleagues and community members to increase organ donor registrations in New York and promotes the importance of the gift of life through organ, tissue and eye donations.
Career well cared for in the communities where you live, love and belong.
What is special about Northwell Health? Our people. We are healthcare heroes who have dedicated our lives to elevating patient care and have committed ourselves to serving the needs of the communities where our patients live because they are our communities too. With the integrity, compassion, and award-winning excellence, our teams deliver their absolute best. In return, our patients receive an overall healthcare experience that continues to redefine our industry.
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer with 23 hospitals, nine of which are Magnet®-designated, 850 out patient facilities, our world-renowned Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Cancer Institute and more. We are part of an organization that invests in its people and supports growth and development throughout careers. As our team members take care of others, we take care of them. What our team members do everyday matters. That’s why we are committed to helping them grow their careers so they can be successful in what they do now and into the future.
Become a Health Rasier.
Our culture is driven by those who make a difference.
Our people are all about compassion, collaboration, and caring every day. That’s because here, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of many.
We have a culture of CARE.
Our organization embodies a C.A.R.E model by upholding our values and mission, while remaining committed to the wants and needs of our patients and customers.
C.A.R.E; Connectedness; Awareness; Respect; Empathy
Our values
Our values illustrate how we live our promises every day. They’re at the heart of everything we do at Northwell Health.
Truly Compassionate
Every moment matters. We’re passionate about caring for our patients, our communities and each other, keeping everyone safe and well.
Truly Innovative
We never settle. We’re pioneers, always curious in our everyday tasks and our quest to shape the future of healthcare.
Truly Ambitious
It’s our ambitious spark that changes lives. We seek integrity and excellence, while taking every opportunity to spread our wings and redefine what it means to work in health care.
Truly Together
We rely on each other. We couldn’t do it on our own, and trust each other to perform seamlessly as one.
Truly Ourselves
We are all unique. We stand united, proud and respectful, always celebrating our differences.
We’re an award-winning organization that is only as strong as its employees, and we do all we can to empower their growth both professionally and personally. With programs like our Business Employee Resource Groups designed to support each employee’s personal and professional needs, or our Wellness Step Challenge which has a combined total of almost 6 billion steps as of 2020. Our employees can rest easy knowing their careers are well cared for and their lives as well.
Careers that grow in communities we care for.
At Northwell Health, we want our team members to have the best career experience possible and feel empowered to expand their horizons and grow within our organization. This experience offers a transparent and seamless application process that enables them for career movement, a career framework with jobs structured into clear career paths, and a GROW model that enables managers and team members to discuss career aspirations. We invest in the personal and professional development of our staff. Our interest in their growth is paramount in our mission to provide a career well cared for to our team members and is critical to how they view success within our organization.
Through mentorships, fellowships, Business Employee Resource Groups, and our innovative approach to the employee experience, we’re proud to contribute to the ongoing success and career progression of our team members and are motivated by their stories of growth.
Inspired by service. Committed to care.
Active military members and veterans of our military and armed forces hold a special place in our hearts at Northwell Health. Their commitment to protect the lives of others helps us remember the value of their service and sacrifice, and the responsibility we have to the communities that entrust us with their health.
Our teams grow stronger because of the values and experience veterans bring to our workforce, and we take great pride in creating an atmosphere that acknowledges the contributions they’ve made to society and how that translates into impacting the industry we look to continuously lead.
To help active military members and veterans transition to a new career, Northwell hosts a range of opportunities to support their transition to civilian life or career journey utilizing their unique experience to help them find careers beyond their service. We also stand with the veteran community at large and demonstrate our appreciation by recognizing their selflessness and what they represent in the community where we live, love and belong.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is choosing to put people and the planet first by operating in a way that is economically, socially and environmentally responsible. At Northwell we have a mission to serve and care for the entire community. It is our responsibility to broaden our leadership role, activities and investments. When it comes to social responsibility, Northwell Health understands that success and responsibility work in tandem to make the health system a Great Place to Work.
Northwell places an emphasis on investing in the communities we serve including our team members. That is why we are working to promote innovation, trust and transparency within our organization, and why we have laid out an ambitious agenda coordinated by a corporate social responsibility function and committee, to turn our bold vision into a reality.
Our CSR efforts include volunteerism and philanthropy in our local communities, environmental sustainability, responsible partnerships, pathways and access to healthcare careers in all of our neighborhoods, a focus on human rights and social issues, equity, diversity and inclusion, along with non-negotiable ethics surrounding how we treat our people, and how we do business.
Northwell engages in strategic partnerships to help foster community growth and wellness. From promoting youth empowerment, to tackling food insecurity, to reducing energy and emissions, to supporting anti-racism efforts, Northwell constantly invests financial and human resources to support the important work of our partners to help keep our communities healthy, fair, and safe.
In addition, these efforts are consistent initiatives within the health system to make a difference externally. Whether it's advocating for an end to gun violence, expanding mental health services for youth, protecting LGBTQ residents, delivering healthy foods to our communities, or partnering with domestic violence awareness organizations, it is the compassion and generosity of our employees which fuels CSR efforts year-round.
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