Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg PT.6 Nights
Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.
Behavioral
Walk me through how you would care for a patient who cannot do much for themselves during your shift, from the moment you walk into the room to when you leave.
whether the candidate understands the full scope of hands-on ADL care described in the posting, not just isolated tasks
Tell me about a time you noticed something off with a patient, even something small, and how you handled reporting it.
judgment about escalating to the RN promptly, since the role is built on purposeful rounding and communication
Tell me about a time you worked overnight or a schedule that was hard on your body or your routine, and how you managed it.
realistic expectations about the 7p-730a, every other weekend schedule and holiday coverage
Tell me about a time you had to communicate something important to a nurse who was busy or hard to reach. How did you make sure it got heard?
assertiveness and communication skills within the chain of command on a med/surg floor
Technical
How would you take and document a full set of vitals, and what would make you stop and tell the nurse right away instead of just writing it down?
basic clinical skill plus understanding of when data crosses into a safety concern
Tell me about how you would collect a urine specimen and make sure it gets labeled and delivered correctly.
attention to detail on specimen identification, since mislabeling is a serious patient safety issue
What's your experience, even from clinicals or a nursing program, with things like removing IVs, bladder scans, or post mortem care?
honest self-assessment of skill level for tasks the posting flags as site-dependent and possibly new to the candidate
What does hand hygiene and isolation precaution look like to you in practice, step by step, for a patient on contact precautions?
concrete infection prevention knowledge rather than a general statement of caring about cleanliness
How comfortable are you with basic computer charting, and have you used an electronic medical record system before?
readiness for EMR documentation demands with minimal or no prior CNA experience
Situational
You have three patients who all put their call lights on at the same time near the end of your shift. Walk me through what you do.
prioritization under time pressure on a busy med/surg night shift
A patient tells you they don't want you to reposition them because it hurts, but you know they're at risk for skin breakdown. What do you do?
ability to balance patient comfort and dignity against clinical necessity, and knowing when to involve the RN
How do you handle a patient transfer or repositioning that requires a second person and equipment, especially at 2 a.m. when staff might be stretched thin?
safety awareness around lifting, sliding transfers, and asking for help rather than risking injury
If you're new to this and still a nursing or pre-med student, how do you plan to keep up with the physical and time demands of this job while also studying?
realistic self-awareness given the posting explicitly targets students without prior CNA experience
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