Registered Nurse - 8 South Medical/Stroke
Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.
Behavioral
Tell me about a stroke patient you cared for where you noticed a subtle change in condition before it became obvious. What did you do?
whether the candidate can recognize early neuro deterioration and act quickly, which is central to stroke unit safety
Tell me about a time you had to delegate a task to a nurse aide or LPN and it didn't go the way you expected. What happened and what did you change?
real understanding of delegation limits and accountability, not just textbook scope of practice
Describe a shift where you had more patients than you felt you could safely manage. How did you decide what got done first and what you pushed back on?
prioritization skill and whether they escalate concerns instead of silently absorbing unsafe conditions
Tell me about a disagreement you had with another nurse or a physician over a patient's care plan. How did you handle it?
conflict resolution style and whether ego or patient outcome drives their behavior
Tell me about a time you were part of a unit council or quality improvement project. What was your actual contribution?
whether they have real experience with shared governance or are just familiar with the term
Technical
Walk me through how you would do an NIH Stroke Scale assessment on a new admission and what findings would make you call the provider right away.
hands-on familiarity with stroke-specific assessment tools versus generic med-surg knowledge
What's your process for medication administration on a unit where patients might be on anticoagulants or thrombolytics, and what would make you hold a dose and call the physician?
safety awareness around high-risk stroke medications specifically, not generic five-rights knowledge
How do you stay current on evidence-based stroke care, and can you give an example of something you learned that changed how you practiced?
genuine engagement with professional development, not just checking a box for required education
How do you adjust your assessment and communication approach between an elderly stroke patient and a younger med-surg patient recovering from surgery?
understanding of age-specific care requirements mentioned in the job description
Situational
You have a full med-surg assignment and one of your stroke patients suddenly develops slurred speech and facial drooping. What do you do in the first five minutes?
ability to prioritize under pressure and trigger the right emergency protocol without freezing
This unit works every other weekend with three Sundays in a six-week block, plus possible floating to other units. How do you feel about that schedule and about being floated somewhere unfamiliar?
honest fit with the actual scheduling demands rather than a generic willingness answer
A family member is upset and confrontational because their loved one, a stroke patient, isn't recovering as fast as they hoped. How would you handle that conversation?
communication skill with distressed families, which is common on a stroke recovery unit
You notice a colleague documenting care in the EHR that seems inconsistent with what you observed on the floor. What do you do?
integrity and willingness to address patient safety and documentation accuracy even when uncomfortable
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