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Megan Even
FROM:
Cassandra Pedersen
DATE:
SUBJECT:
The exploration of jobs all begins with the background. I am just starting to look into
positions that I will be qualified for when I am done with my schooling. Most of the
positions I am looking at will be for a bachelors degree as that is what I will have
this spring. However, there is one position that requires a masters degree which is
something I am also interested in doing.
Job Postings:
The first position I am interested in is with Sodexo as an entry level dietitian at
United Hospital. The requirements are as listed below:
I am qualified for this position as I will be done with my Bachelors degree in May
and I will have passed the RD examination by the time I am going to go for this job.
Also, by the time I have applied I will have had two years of experience in a health
care setting through my dietetic internships. Finally, my job at CCRI is also
certification of working in a health care type setting with patient care.
The duties were also listed in the job description. These were to provide medical
nutrition therapy to all levels of severity for various disease states with a strong
focus on diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease at several outpatient clinics.
By the time I graduate from my masters program specializing in dietetics and
public health I will have already passed my RD exam providing me with the
credentials. Through my internships I have had a variety of experiences with
different disease states in both an inpatient and outpatient basis. The job ad has a
big focus on diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease which is what the
dietetics program at NDSU has a strong focus on. Also, through my schooling I have
had to master using both Microsoft Office and Outlook. As for the ability to adapt to
change, I have my CCRI experience. Here I get thrown into new houses all the time
with new clients. You have to learn to adapt to their conditions and their way of life.
At work, one client is completely different than the next.
The third position I am looking into is a Registered Dietitian at Center for Discovery
in Montverde, FL. This is another position I am qualified for in a variety of ways. The
qualifications are as followed:
By the time I graduate I will have my bachelors in dietetics and I will pass my RD
exam to get my credentials. Also, by the time I graduate I will have had two years of
experience through a variety of different internships providing me with the dietary
education practice needed. One of the internships will actually be at an eating
disorder clinic where I will have to deal with re-feeding and the nutrition process
that goes along with that. Finally, I already have proof of my Serve Safe
Certification.
This is a small hospital in Georgia that I would be more than qualitied for with
everything I have done though schooling and my internship. I will have both of
these requirements without a problem as they are very basic.
Company
Location
Population size of city
Demographics of area
United Hospital
St. Paul, MN
1,562 population
$64,766 mean household
income
297,640 population
$49,469 mean household
income
Predominately white
the disease once it happens. Also, from their Facebook page, I saw how active they
are in the community. They are very involved with different events, conferences,
charities, and so on. Right on their main page they say that United Hospital wants to
improve community health by encouraging physical activity, healthy eating, and
maintaining a balanced life. This is exactly what a dietitian wants to achieve and
work towards. Giving back to the community is a huge thing for me. I want to make
a difference not only to those who come into the hospital, but to the community as
a whole. Finally, they were recognized as a top- ranked hospital in the MinneapolisSt. Paul area in 2012.
Examples
Dietetics program at NDSU
CCRI
Essentia
Sanford
Student Association of Nutrition
and Dietetics
Presentations
CCRI
Essentia
I believe I can benefit their company. My passion is to help clients prevent disease
which is the same goal United Hospital has. Sharing this passion would make me
want to stay with their company for a long time and move up in my career there. I
would also be willing to go out into the community to provide various
demonstrations and presentations on nutrition subjects to get the company out
there even more in the community giving back. In addition, I strive in learning new
and improved ways of counseling and treating clients making the dietetics
department thrive in the latest research. I believe I would be an excellent fit for
United Hospital.
Works Cited
21st Century Oncology. (n.d). Registered Dietitian at 21st Century Oncology., Boynton
Beach, FL 33425. Retrieved from http://rtsx.hrmdirect.com/employment
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Aramark Healthcare. (n.d). Clinical Dietitian at Oconee Regional Medical Center.,
Milledgeville, GA 31061. Retrieved from
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Aramark/jobs/Clinical-Dietitiancb52e0b16320bf16?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W9jEvcj5ae13bOP2tAebFrKJVCamFODjgm6W7SUMlURnuX5BwSTPphRL7pN6xW8pFq-tdxpD_DttoT35gSzjtodvI
Center For Discover. (n.d). About Center For Discovery, Retrieved from
http://www.centerfordiscovery .com/about_center_for_discovery.html
Center for Discovery. (n.d). Registered Dietitian at Center for Discovery., Montverde,
FL 34756. Retrieved
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Appendix
United Hospital Job Ad
Clinical Dietitian 1
System ID
56160
Location
US-MN-SAINT PAUL
Relocation
No
Category
Nutrition
Type
Full-Time
Unit Description
Sodexo is seeking an entry level Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition care at United
Hospital, the largest hospital in the Twin Cities east metro area serving over 200,000
patients and families yearly. It is recognized for care in a wide variety of areas including
oncology, cardiac, diabetes, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics and general surgical.
Position will report to Clinical Nutrition Manager and ideal candidate will be:
Responsible for a variety of patient units; must be willing to work with both inpatients
and outpatients
Performing patient satisfaction rounds along with monthly test trays and patient
rounds.
Familiar with the nutrition care process and electronic medical record charting
Working with the Clinical Nutrition Manager to provide exemplary care to patients,
staff and community
Position Summary
Provides basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients/residents. Plans special diets and supervises
their preparation. Instructs patients/residents and/or hospital personnel in basic principles of nutrition and
modifications of normal diet. Performs routine care responsibilities without training and direction.