Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology Clinic
Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you caught a mistake before it reached a patient.
What they are checking: Whether they pay close attention and speak up to keep patients safe.
What would you do
A patient on a blood thinner calls saying they have unusual bruising and dark stools. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible bleeding and escalate quickly instead of just taking a message.
The clinic is behind schedule and patients are getting frustrated. How do you help?
What they are checking: Whether they keep patients informed and help the flow without cutting corners.
What do you do if a provider asks you to do a task outside an LPN's scope in Illinois?
What they are checking: Whether they know their license limits and can say no respectfully.
About the work
What cardiology experience do you have, and which heart conditions have you helped care for?
What they are checking: Whether they know common cardiology patients like heart failure, atrial fibrillation and post-stent care.
Walk me through rooming a cardiology patient. What do you check and ask?
What they are checking: Whether they gather vitals, medication changes and symptoms that matter for heart patients.
How do you run a 12-lead EKG, and what would make you show it to the provider right away?
What they are checking: Whether they can get a clean tracing and recognize when something looks urgent.
How do you help a heart failure patient understand daily weights and fluid limits?
What they are checking: Whether they can teach in simple words that help patients stay out of the hospital.
How do you do a medication reconciliation when the patient isn't sure what they're taking?
What they are checking: Whether they are thorough and careful, since heart medication errors can be dangerous.
How do you handle phone calls and refill requests so nothing falls through the cracks?
What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable system for following up on patient messages.
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