Top 10 reasons to work as a nurse at Staten Island University Hospital

Thinking about working as a nurse at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH)? Let our nurses convince you why that’s the right move for your career! Here are just 10 of their many reasons to join the nursing team at Staten Island University Hospital.

1. Working in your own backyard

Located in the heart of Staten Island, nurses at SIUH enjoy an easy commute that gives them more time at home and less time on the roads!

2. Giving back to the Staten Island community

One of the most popular responses we heard was the ability to contribute back to the Staten Island community. There is a deep connection between the nurses and their patients due to the unique nature of working in the same community that you live in.

“Working at SIUH has been very rewarding for me and I have literally spent my entire adult life here. I have made lifelong friends, delivered my children here, had multiple family members here as patients over the years. It is a great feeling to live on Staten Island and care for your community.”
– Laura Wenzel, Senior Director of Maternal Child Nursing

3. Access to good benefits

Being part of a large health system like Northwell Health means access to benefits that are as unique as you are! Between health coverage, life insurance, generous paid time off, and more, we’ll make sure your life at work and away from work are fulfilling your needs.

4. Promise of delivering quality care

At Staten Island University Hospital, our nurses pride themselves on delivering the best possible care to patients. There’s an importance placed on treating your patients the same way you’d like your family to be treated and to provide care with compassion.

“As a nurse you take home many stories on a daily basis, some good some bad but they all mold you and remind you the reason you started this journey. A story that shines brighter than others, a discharged patient returned to the unit and hand delivered me a bouquet of flowers for the “difference” I made in his life in such a few shorts days.”
– Jessica Powers, Assistant Nurse Manager

5. Working as part of a dedicated team

The nursing staff at Staten Island University Hospital is as close-knit as you can get! Being able to rely on your coworkers and confidently work as a team fosters a workplace environment that feels more like family.

“Teamwork is one of the most important aspects of the ED. We could not do it without each other. There is not one particular story that relates to this. There is many. Every day we work as a team and rely on each other. We are Truly Together!”
– Steven Metcalfe, Emergency Department Nurse Manager

6. State-of-the-art hospital

With growth spanning more than 150 years, Staten Island University Hospital now boasts 714-beds across two campuses to provide some of the most innovative care on Staten Island! Work at our North campuses which house Staten Island’s most modern emergency department, a state-of-the-art education center, and a medical arts pavilion. Working at our South campus? Get access to its own emergency department and a range of specialty programs.

7. Ongoing opportunities for education and growth

Staten Island University Hospital nurses gain access to Northwell Health’s entire network of valuable resources to help continuously grow their careers. From education opportunities at the Center for Learning & Innovation to the potential to move into numerous management positions, Northwell has a path ready to help you meet your career goals.

“SIUH is a great place to work. Nurses are valued. Quality care is valued. Teamwork is valued. Education is valued. Lifelong friendships will be made when you work here. Working for the community you live in is so rewarding. For me, SIUH is like family.”
– Lauren Goldstein, Emergency Department RN

8. Supportive Leadership

Nurse leaders at Staten Island University Hospital value the opinion of every RN. In this teamwork-driven environment, our nurses can have their voices be heard and supported by their leaders to help make a difference in the workplace.

9. Pushing the envelope on care

Our dedication to delivering the best care to patients means the constant drive to embrace new medical technology, including being the only hospital on Staten Island to offer open heart surgery. Nurses at SIUH are part of a team enacting some of the most innovative care methods in the area.

10. Making a difference

When it comes to care, our nurses have the opportunity to help patients and their family beyond the bedside. The trust built between patients and nurses allows nurses to educate their patients on ways to stay healthy, and to ensure their health continues to improve beyond their stay at the hospital. Our care truly makes a difference in someone’s life.

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