Nursing Assistant Full-time DAYS ICU
Posted Sep 6, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you noticed something off with a patient, even though it wasn't your job to diagnose it, and you had to speak up to the nurse.
awareness of scope of practice combined with willingness to escalate concerns promptly
Tell me about a time a patient or family member was upset or scared, and how you handled interacting with them.
bedside manner and emotional composure under stress in a critical care setting
Tell me about a time you had to do something physically demanding, like lifting or a long shift on your feet, and how you paced yourself.
physical stamina and realistic self-assessment against the job's lifting and mobility requirements
Tell me about a time you had to work closely with a nurse or team and something didn't go as planned. What did you do?
teamwork orientation and how the candidate handles friction in a hierarchical care team
Technical
How would you go about safely repositioning or transferring a patient who weighs 150 pounds and can't help you at all?
knowledge of proper body mechanics, use of assistive devices, and safety awareness for both patient and self
What's your process for making sure you label and handle a urine or sputum specimen correctly so there's no mix-up?
attention to detail and understanding of specimen identification protocols that prevent serious errors
Describe how you would document a change in a patient's condition you noticed during rounding, and who you'd tell first.
understanding of the CNA's role in observation and communication chain, not independent decision-making
What steps do you take with hand hygiene and protective equipment when going in and out of an isolation room?
basic infection control competency that's non-negotiable in a hospital setting
Have you worked with an electronic medical record system before, and how do you make sure your entries are accurate and timely?
comfort with basic computer documentation tools and reliability in recording patient data
Situational
Walk me through how you would prioritize your tasks if you had four ICU patients needing vitals, a discharge to help with, and a call light going off, all at the same time.
whether the candidate can triage competing demands in a fast-paced unit without dropping patient safety tasks
This unit runs a rotating schedule with weekends and holidays built in. How do you feel about that kind of schedule, and what's made it work or not work for you before?
realistic expectations about shift demands and likelihood of long-term reliability
If you were asked to help with post mortem care or removing an IV under a nurse's direction, how would you prepare yourself mentally and practically for that?
comfort level with the harder, less-discussed parts of ICU work and willingness to follow RN direction
How would you handle caring for patients of very different ages, say a young adult and an elderly patient, on the same shift?
understanding of age-specific care needs mentioned explicitly in the job requirements
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