Conduct research on a minimum of two potential job positions within your desired career field. Reflect in 250-500 words on the following questions regarding the specific organizations as well as the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to obtain these positions.

Potential Job Positions within Desired Career

Nurses are an essential part of the healthcare setting. They should align their cover letters and resumes with job descriptions to increase the likelihood of recruitment. This paper identifies my career field, evaluates potential job positions, and discusses the relevance of aligning cover letters and resumes with job descriptions.

Introduction to the Career Field

My desired career field is nursing. Currently, I am pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to become a registered nurse (RN). Nurses are important stakeholders in the healthcare setting. They collaborate with patients, their families, and other healthcare practitioners to provide individualized holistic care. When registered nurses further their education levels to a Master’s degree, they become advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). As an RN, I will be involved in history taking, examination, safe medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. To accomplish this, I will collaborate with other healthcare providers.

Organization and Job Position Overview

I will apply for various job positions in two organizations. Firstly, I will apply for the Clinical Nurse position at Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH). The hospital has more than 1000 specialists dedicated to providing patient-centered pediatric services (Phoenixchildrens.org, n.d.). Its Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram handles are “Phoenix Children’s, @PhxChildrens, and phxchildrens,” respectively (PhoenixChildrens.org, n.d.). Furthermore, their website is “https://www.phoenixchildrens.org/sw/node/7581”. Secondly, I will apply for the RN position at Mayo Clinic’s infusion center. The facility’s website is “https://www.mayoclinic.org/.” Its Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube handles are “@MayoClinic, Mayo Clinic, and @Mayo Clinic,” respectively (MayoClinic.org, n.d.). This facility has more than 10,000 employees (MayoClinic.org, n.d.).

Facts about the Company

I am intrigued by various facts about PCH and the Mayo Clinic. PCH is among the top ten largest hospitals dedicated to providing holistic pediatric services in the USA. Furthermore, PCH has six centers with more than one thousand specialists (PhoenixChildrens.org, n.d.). I would like to work for PCH to grow and develop my career and to perpetuate the delivery of quality pediatric services. Mayo Clinic is considered among the top healthcare facilities in the USA that provide quality healthcare services (MayoClinic.org, n.d.). Also, the Mayo Clinic embraces inclusivity to provide culturally congruent healthcare services. The clinic is dedicated to public education via research and offering medical courses (MayoClinic.org, n.d.). I would like to work for Mayo Clinic to grow and develop my career and to provide culturally sensitive nursing services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required by Job Position

The position of an RN at Mayo Clinic’s infusion center requires various skills and qualifications. The RN should have a minimum experience of six months in the relevant setting. Furthermore, good communication skills, flexibility, computer literacy, adaptability, teamwork, and critical thinking are required (MayoClinic.org, n.d.). Applicants for the clinical nurse position at PCH should demonstrate good communication skills, the ability to collaborate, accountability, critical thinking, and be pediatric specialists (PhoenixChildrens.org, n.d.). I will need to graduate and become and practice at an infusion center for at least six months to qualify for the job at Mayo Clinic. Additionally, I will improve my computer literacy skills. I will be required to become an RN and specialize in pediatrics to qualify for the job at PCH.

Connecting Job Description Requirements to a Resume and Cover Letter

A resume highlights an individual’s job experience and achievements, whereas a cover letter addresses an individual’s short-term and long-term objectives. Applicants should link job descriptions to their resumes and cover letters. This enables employers to ascertain how applicants’ skills, achievements, and experiences relate to their (employers’) needs. Furthermore, it demonstrates that the applicant is enthusiastic and excited about the job. I would make these connections by reviewing the job description and modifying my resume and cover letter as needed.

References

MayoClinic.org. (n.d.). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/