Staff Definitions
Meet Our Team
Case Managers (516) 719-2270
A case manager will review your admission and ongoing stay in the hospital with your health care team to ensure safe and timely care coordination in the hospital and at discharge.
Chaplains (516) 719-2285
Chaplains for each of the major faiths may visit Plainview Hospital patients. Call the Admitting Department or tell the nursing manager of your floor.
Dietitians (516) 719-2532
A registered dietitian will review your medical record and work with your health care team to develop a nutrition care plan for you. Registered dietitians also are available to educate you about any diets you may need to follow after you are discharged.
Doctors
Your attending physician oversees all of your care; writes orders for medications, procedures or tests; and monitors your condition.
Nursing Staff
The nursing staff works together to implement the plan of care developed to help you meet your treatment goals. The nurses see to your physical and psychological comfort.
The nurse manager is in charge of your unit and oversees your care. If you have any questions or concerns about your care, please bring them to the attention of your nurse manager.
Your registered nurse works with the interdisciplinary team to develop your plan of care. This nurse monitors your progress. You may discuss your plan of care and progress with your nurse.
Nursing assistants are an important part of the nursing team. They are available to help with basic care: feeding, bathing, walking and toileting.
Pharmacists
While you are in the hospital, all of your medications are dispensed by our hospital pharmacists. They can answer any questions you have about your medications.
Phlebotomists (Blood Drawing Team)
As part of the routine monitoring of many hospitalized patients, blood is drawn by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the laboratory for analysis.
Physical Therapists
Therapists may visit you in your room or transport you to the Physical Therapy Department to begin exercises and treatment designed to maintain muscle strength and coordination while you are hospitalized, or to start the process of physical rehabilitation.
Radiology Technologists
These individuals may come to your hospital room to take X-rays or take you to the Radiology Department for specialized tests.
Resident Physicians
Physicians who are at the hospital 24 hours a day providing care when your attending physician cannot.
Respiratory Therapists
The respiratory care practitioners provide various therapies and education to ensure quality lung health. They also are an essential part of the critical and emergency care team.
Social Workers (516) 719-2570
Social workers provide individual counseling, referrals to community resources and information on financial assistance, nursing home placement and other community resources.
Volunteers (516) 719-2305
Dedicated volunteers augment the services provided by hospital employees and your physicians. These men, women and young people provide support throughout the hospital.