Nursing Assistant - Full Time Days
Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Walk me through what a typical shift looks like for you on a med-surg or surgical floor, from the start of your shift to handoff.
whether the candidate understands the pace and structure of a busy inpatient surgical unit
Tell me about a time a patient's condition changed while you were with them, maybe their breathing or color didn't look right. What did you do?
recognition of early warning signs and whether they escalate to the RN promptly rather than waiting
Tell me about a patient or family member who was difficult to deal with. How did you handle it while still treating them with dignity?
emotional composure and commitment to patient-centered, respectful care
Tell me about a time you had to communicate something important about a patient to the RN or the next shift. How did you make sure nothing got missed?
reliability and clarity in handoff communication
What does treating a patient with dignity and respect actually look like to you when they're in a vulnerable situation, like needing help with toileting or bathing?
genuine empathy and professionalism versus a rehearsed answer
Technical
How do you take and record vital signs, and what would make you flag a reading to the nurse right away instead of just charting it?
basic clinical competency and judgment about when a number matters
What's your experience with activities of daily living like bathing, feeding, and toileting for patients who can't do these themselves?
hands-on comfort with the core physical tasks of the job
How do you make sure you're following a patient's care plan correctly when you're taking direction from an RN rather than making your own clinical decisions?
understanding of scope of practice and comfort working under supervision
Situational
Say you're helping a post-surgical patient get out of bed for the first time and they say they feel dizzy or their legs are giving out. What do you do in that moment?
safe transfer technique and fall-prevention instincts under pressure
Tell me about a time you had several patients needing help at once. How did you decide who to help first?
prioritization skills on a floor where CNAs juggle multiple patients
What would you do if you noticed a coworker not following a safety practice, like not using a gait belt or skipping hand hygiene?
willingness to speak up for patient safety and follow protocol
This unit works a 12-hour day shift, 0645 to 1915, with every third weekend and rotating holidays. How does that schedule fit with your life right now?
realistic commitment to the actual shift pattern before it becomes a retention issue
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