Interview Questionnaire

Interview Questions For Field Staff

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Nursing Interview Questions

1. Tell me a little about yourself and why you became a CNA / LPN / RN?

2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years, what are some of your goals in the healthcare field?

3. Explain a time that you had to work with someone that was difficult to get along with on a co-worker or supervisor capacity. How do you handle a conflict with another staff member while on shift?

4. Do you work better as a team or an individual?

5. How do you define great customer service & what does providing excellent patient care mean to you?

6. Tell me about a time where you witnessed an injustice or problem in the field. How did you handle it?

7. What would you do if you are an hour into your shift, and the Charge Nurse tells you that someone did not show up. If they ask you to change your assignment, would you?

8. It’s the end of your shift, but the person relieving you didn’t show up. What would you do if the person relieving you didn’t show up?

9. How would you handle it if a patient refused care?

10. Do you know how to use/operate a Hoyer lift and a Sit to Stand Lift?

11. When we call your previous employer what will they say about you?

12. What are your strengths?

13. What are your weaknesses and what actions/steps have you taken to overcome it?

14. What would you do if the facility you are working at did not have the resources/supplies you need to properly do your job? How would you remedy that issue?

15. How important is punctuality and attendance to you? Are you reliable? 

• If your shift starts at 2pm, what time would you arrive to that shift?

• What has your attendance been like over the past 3 months? 

16. How would you handle a racially biased client?

17. Are you familiar with Electronic Charting, or Electronic Med Carts if you are a Nurse/Med Tech?

18. You walk into a residents room and find them on the floor, what do you do?

19. What are your preferred shifts? Available day, evening, NOC? Full-time, Part-time, On-call?

20. How far are you willing to drive from your home for a shift and when is your first available start date?

21. In terms of expected pay, what are you looking for?

22. Any questions for me?

Screening and Prospecting Guide Questions

• How did they hear about us?

• How much do you they know about us? If not much, inform them.

• What settings have they worked in?

• How many total years of CNA/LPN/RN experience do they have?

• What states do they hold a current & active license in?

• What kind of employment are they looking for – full time, part time, or per diem?

• Where are they located at and how far are they willing to travel for work?

• If they meet all our criteria  and a good candidate to move forward in interviewing, then ask when would they be available for an interview?