Northern Westchester Hospital's Senior Experience Program

Senior Experience Program at Northern Westchester Hospital

This program is for high school seniors who are participating in an end-of-year internship as a requirement of their school district. In this program, students are placed at Northern Westchester Hospital and engage in the following:

Gain insight into the world of healthcare
Observe clinical and non-clinical staff members in their normal workday duties
Attend lectures to enhance their education
Engage in group projects to improve the patient experience

Please read the following carefully before proceeding to the application:

Ideal Candidate: This program is designed for students with a passion for healthcare who are seeking a professional, hands-on experience.

Eligibility & Selection:

Only two students will be selected per school district.
To be eligible for this program, you must attend one of the following high schools:
- Byram Hills High School
- Fox Lane High School
- Horace Greeley High School
- John Jay Katonah-Lewisboro High School
- North Salem High School
- Pleasantville High School
- Somers High School

Application & Selection Considerations:

A relationship to a Northwell employee, or current/former volunteer/work experience at Northwell, will not be taken into consideration for interview selection or admission into this program.
Select candidates will be invited for an interview over Zoom.

Mandatory Medical Clearance for Acceptance:

To be accepted into the program, students are required to adhere to Northwell Healths medical clearance standards for volunteers. This includes documentation of:

Full vaccination records.
Flu vaccination, or a signed declination form which requires continuous mask-wearing at all times.
An annual 2-step PPD test or blood assay (screening test for tuberculosis).

Non-Compliance: Any student who does not meet these medical requirements and/or will not consent to medical clearance cannot be accepted into the program.

Program Schedule & Expectations:

On-Site Days (Monday - Thursday): Expect to be on-site typically between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Early Morning Requirement: Participants are expected to be available for early morning experiences.
Fridays: These days are dedicated to either at-home project-based work or on-site supportive program shifts volunteering with our patients and staff.
Schedule Determination: Specific daily schedules and rotations are determined based on staff availability and school district hourly requirements.
Rotation Assignments: Students will not have the option to choose their rotations.
This is an unpaid program: Students will not receive compensation for their participation.

Deadline: February 13 at 11:59 pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Questions: Please email NWHvolunteers@northwell.edu. Thank you and we look forward to reviewing your application.

New User Details

User ID

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Password

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Personal Information

* First name

* Last name

* I confirm that I am currently a senior in high school.

I am confirming that I attend one of the following high schools in Westchester County.

Please enter your email address carefully - if you make a mistake, we cannot communicate with you. Please do not use your school accounts as many accounts block outside emails. Please use gmail or another comparable service.

* E-mail address

* Phone (Mobile)

* Date of Birth

* Address Line 1 (Number and Street)

Address Line 2 (Suite/Unit/Apt - if applicable)

* City

State

* Zip

Emergency Contact

* Name

* Relationship

* Phone number

Additional Information

Have you previously worked or volunteered at Northwell Health (formerly known as North Shore LIJ)? If yes, please specify:

Time period #1

Worked or Volunteered?

* Beginning Date

* End Date

* Hospital/Facility

* Department

Was there a second time period you worked or volunteered at Northwell Health?

Time period #2

Worked or Volunteered?

* Beginning Date

* End Date

* Hospital/Facility

* Department

About You

* This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Please share why you want to pursue a career in healthcare and any areas (either clinical or non-clinical areas) that interest you.

I am interested in the following areas of healthcare (check all that apply to you):

Clinical (patient-facing roles medical focus)

Non-Clinical (non-patient facing side of healthcare behind the scenes ie. administrative business)

Community Health / Public Health

* Please choose three words that describe you and explain why you chose those words.

* Describe a challenging situation or hardship you have had to manage.

Acknowledgement

* Attestation 1: I agree that the statements made in this application are true and correct, and have been given voluntarily and by the student themselves whose name is listed on the application. I understand that this information may be disclosed to any party with legal and proper interest, and I release Northern Westchester Hospital from any liability whatsoever for any such disclosure. I agree to abide by, accept, and perform my volunteer service within the traditions, standards and core values of the Northern Westchester Hospital and to hold as confidential any and all information I learn in conjunction with my volunteer service. I understand that I will not be paid nor receive school credit for this experience. I understand that, if accepted, I must complete all necessary volunteer paperwork and clearance, including orientation, medical clearance with full immunization records, and any other requirements as necessary. I will be required to submit documentation of: full vaccination record, an annual 2-step PPD or blood assay (screening test for tuberculosis) and an annual flu shot or declination of a flu shot form.

* Attestation 2: Applicant, please attest to the following by writing your name below. If you are under 18, a parent/guardian must also attest by signing below. I understand this is an application for a student experience program, and the application must be completed in full by me (the student). I understand I am the sole contact for follow up regarding the application, any potential interview, and the admission decision. I understand the selection committee will not discuss application status with individuals outside of the program leadership. I understand applications will be evaluated by merit only.

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By providing my signature below, I certify that all my statements in this completed application are true and complete, that I have read, understood, and agree to this entire application, including the foregoing statements above, and that I was given as much time as I needed to read and complete this application. I understand that any falsification or omission shall be sufficient cause for termination of my volunteer engagement with Northwell Health (which I acknowledge is at-will). If you are under 18, a parent/guardian must sign below.