Nursing Assistant - Oncology and General Part Time Day Shift Surgery
Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you noticed something off with a patient during rounding that you weren't specifically asked to check, and what you did about it.
initiative and judgment about when to escalate to the RN versus handle it yourself
Tell me about a time you had to do a two-person sliding transfer or move a patient who couldn't help much. How did you make sure it was safe for both of you?
actual hands-on experience with body mechanics and safety protocols, not just familiarity with the concept
Describe a time you were caring for patients of very different ages in the same shift, maybe a young adult and an elderly patient. How did your approach change?
grasp of age-specific care principles mentioned in the job description
Tell me about a time your unit was short-staffed or unusually busy. How did you decide what to do first?
prioritization under real pressure, relevant to the fast pace of oncology and surgery units
Technical
Walk me through a typical patient care task, like a bath or repositioning, and tell me how you make sure it gets documented in the EMR correctly.
whether the candidate understands the connection between hands-on care and accurate charting, which is core to the CNA role
How do you collect and label a urine or stool specimen to make sure it's matched to the right patient every time?
attention to detail on identification protocols where errors have real consequences
What's your process for hand hygiene and using protective equipment when you're going in and out of a patient's room who is in isolation?
basic infection control knowledge and consistency, not just knowing the rule
You notice a patient's skin looks reddened in an area you're repositioning. What do you do next?
knowledge of skin integrity protocols and when to flag it to the RN
Situational
On an oncology or med-surg unit you'll be moving between very different patients back to back. How do you keep track of what each one needs during a 12-hour shift?
organizational skill and ability to prioritize under a heavy, varied workload
A patient's family member is upset and asking you questions about their loved one's diagnosis or prognosis. What do you say?
understanding of scope of practice and knowing when to redirect to the RN
You're asked to remove an IV or do a bladder scan under the RN's direction. Walk me through how you'd approach that if it's something you haven't done many times.
honesty about skill level and comfort asking for supervision rather than guessing
How would you handle post-mortem care if you were asked to assist with it, especially the first time?
emotional maturity and professionalism around a difficult but expected task
This schedule is three 12-hour shifts, Sunday through Thursday, with rotating holidays. How does that fit with your life right now?
realistic commitment to the specific schedule requirement before it becomes a problem later
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