Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Department
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced setting.
What they are checking: Whether they can stay effective when things get busy.
How do you keep the ED supplied with what staff need?
What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of supplies in an area where things run out fast.
How do you help visitors find their way in the hospital?
What they are checking: Whether they offer a welcoming experience to visitors.
What would you do
The Walworth ED is small, with 11 beds and 2 trauma beds. How would you help when a trauma comes in?
What they are checking: Whether they know how to support the team during a trauma in a small ED.
A family member is upset about a long wait. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can calm people down and get help from the charge nurse.
How do you split your time between patient care and answering phones and call lights?
What they are checking: Whether they can balance clinical and administrative work.
A patient in a room starts having trouble breathing. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they act quickly and call for help.
About the work
The ED is a stroke-ready hospital. What signs of stroke would make you get a nurse right away?
What they are checking: Whether they can recognize stroke symptoms quickly.
How do you process orders and patient charges in an accurate and timely way?
What they are checking: Whether they can handle the clerical side of the role correctly.
How do you keep medical records accurate for patients in the ED?
What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to detail with records.
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