Nursing Assistant - Part time 3rd shift
Posted Sep 17, 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 wasn't right with a patient during your shift. What did you see, and what did you do about it?
whether the candidate reports observations promptly to the RN rather than sitting on concerns
Tell me about a time you had to move or reposition a patient who couldn't help much with the transfer. How did you do it safely?
knowledge of proper body mechanics and assistive device use, since this job involves lifting up to 50 lbs and sliding transfers of 150 lbs
Tell me about a time a patient or family member was upset or anxious. What did you say or do?
communication skills and composure with distressed patients and families
Tell me about a time you had a heavy workload and had to decide what to do first. How did you prioritize?
organizational skill and ability to set priorities without direct supervision moment to moment
Have you cared for patients across a wide age range, from young adults to the elderly? What changes in how you approach care depending on age?
understanding of age-specific care principles required by the job standards
You're new to this and don't have prior CNA work experience yet, or maybe you do. Either way, tell me what makes you confident you can pick up tasks like bladder scans or IV removal under RN direction.
honest self-assessment of skill level and willingness to learn within scope of practice
Technical
Walk me through how you'd take a full set of vitals on a patient and document them in the EMR.
basic clinical competence and comfort with electronic documentation systems
How do you collect and label a urine or stool specimen correctly, and what happens if the labeling is wrong?
attention to detail on specimen handling, since mislabeling is a patient safety issue
Walk me through hand hygiene and PPE steps you'd take before and after caring for a patient in isolation.
infection prevention knowledge and consistency with hospital protocol
Situational
This is a float pool role, so you might be assigned to a different unit each shift. How do you handle showing up somewhere new and not knowing the routine yet?
adaptability and willingness to ask questions rather than guess in an unfamiliar setting
You're on nights, it's 3 a.m., and two patients hit their call lights at the same time while you're mid-transfer with a third. What do you do?
prioritization and safety judgment under real overnight staffing pressure
What's your understanding of when you need a second person present for a transfer, and what would you do if that person wasn't immediately available?
safety awareness and whether the candidate would cut corners under time pressure
This role has weekend and holiday rotation requirements on a part-time schedule. How does that fit with your life right now?
honest assessment of scheduling commitment before it becomes a retention problem
Tell me about a time you disagreed with how something was being done on your unit, or noticed a coworker cutting a corner. What did you do?
integrity and willingness to speak up about safety without being disruptive
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