CNA - Nursing Assistant - Neuro/Trauma - FT Nights
Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you cared for a patient who couldn't communicate well.
What they are checking: Whether they find creative ways to understand and meet a patient's needs.
How do you take care of yourself after a hard night with trauma patients?
What they are checking: Whether they have healthy ways to manage stress from difficult cases.
The sign-on bonus asks for a commitment. What makes you confident this unit and schedule are right for you?
What they are checking: Whether they have thought seriously about staying in the role.
What would you do
A stroke patient you're helping suddenly can't speak clearly. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize a possible new stroke and alert the nurse immediately.
A trauma patient is agitated and pulling at their IV. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they keep the patient safe and get help without using force on their own.
How do you keep patients with brain injuries safe at night when they may be confused?
What they are checking: Whether they use bed alarms, frequent checks and a calm environment to prevent falls.
About the work
This is full-time nights on the Neuro and Trauma unit. What do you know about caring for patients with brain injuries or strokes?
What they are checking: Whether they understand these patients may be confused, weak on one side or at high fall risk.
How do you help a patient with weakness on one side get from bed to a chair?
What they are checking: Whether they use safe transfer methods that support the weak side.
How do you help a patient eat when they have trouble swallowing after a stroke?
What they are checking: Whether they follow swallow precautions and diet orders to prevent choking.
How do you position a patient in bed after a spine injury or neck surgery if the nurse asks you to help?
What they are checking: Whether they follow positioning orders carefully and work with the nurse.
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