Nursing Assistant (CNA) Critical Care Unit 0.9 7a to 7p
Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you were caring for several critically ill patients at once and something changed fast. What did you do first?
how the candidate prioritizes and stays calm under the acuity level typical of an ICU
Tell me about a time you had to reposition, transfer, or move a patient who couldn't help much, maybe using a sliding transfer with another team member.
real experience with heavy physical patient handling and teamwork on transfers
Tell me about a situation where a patient's family member was upset or anxious in the room. How did you handle it?
communication skill and composure with families in a critical care setting, where emotions run high
Tell me about a time you noticed a patient's condition was declining before it became obvious to everyone else. What tipped you off?
clinical observation skills specific to critical care patients who can deteriorate quickly
Technical
Walk me through how you'd take and document a full set of vitals, intake and output, and daily weight for a patient, and how you'd get that into the electronic record.
basic clinical task competency and comfort with EMR documentation
How do you approach skin integrity checks and repositioning for a patient who can't move on their own, and what do you watch for?
knowledge of pressure injury prevention specific to immobile ICU patients
Have you ever collected a specimen or done point-of-care testing and had to double check labeling and patient identification? What was that process like for you?
attention to detail on identification protocols where errors have real consequences
What's your experience with post mortem care or removing IVs, if any, and how would you handle it if asked to do this for the first time on this unit?
honesty about skill gaps and willingness to learn under supervision
How do you adjust the way you provide care for patients of very different ages, say a younger trauma patient versus an elderly patient on the unit?
understanding of age-specific care principles required by the job description
Situational
Say you're doing purposeful rounding and you notice something off with a patient, like labored breathing, but the RN is with another patient. What do you do?
judgment on escalation and communication protocol in a high-stakes unit
If you noticed a coworker skip a hand hygiene step or not follow isolation precautions properly, what would you do?
commitment to infection control and willingness to speak up
Describe a time you had a heavy patient load with errands, stocking, and direct care all competing for your time. How did you decide what came first?
organizational skill and prioritization under the operational demands of the role
This role is three 12-hour shifts with every third weekend and rotating holidays. How does that schedule fit with your life right now?
realistic assessment of schedule commitment and burnout risk
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