Clinic Nurse RN
Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you used triage protocols and your judgment told you to escalate anyway.
What they are checking: Whether they trust their clinical sense when a situation does not fit the protocol neatly.
Tell me about working closely with pediatricians in a clinic setting.
What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly with providers and know when to interrupt for a concern.
What pediatric experience do you have, and what would you need to learn for clinic nursing?
What they are checking: Whether they are honest about gaps and ready to learn ambulatory pediatric care.
What would you do
How do you handle a MyChart message from a parent asking a medical question that sounds urgent?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize when a message needs a phone call or same-day action instead of a written reply.
How do you keep up with a busy inbox of calls and messages without letting anything slip?
What they are checking: Whether they have a system for prioritizing and closing the loop on every request.
A parent is upset that the doctor cannot see their child today. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they can listen, offer options and still make a safe clinical decision.
This role covers Lakeside Pediatrics locations. How do you adjust when you work across sites?
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to different workflows and teams while keeping their practice consistent.
About the work
A parent calls because their toddler has had a fever for three days. Walk me through your telephone triage.
What they are checking: Whether they use protocols, ask the right questions and decide safely between home care, clinic or ER.
What clinical paperwork have you processed, like school forms, prior authorizations or medication refills?
What they are checking: Whether they can handle routine clinic tasks accurately so providers stay focused on visits.
How do you explain care instructions over the phone so the parent truly understands?
What they are checking: Whether they use plain language and teach-back since they cannot see the family in person.
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