Registered Nurse - Adult/Psych - Evanston Hospital - Night Shift
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult patient and still gave them good care.
What they are checking: Whether they stay compassionate and professional with patients who challenge them.
How do you direct unlicensed staff on a night shift on a psych unit?
What they are checking: Whether they can delegate clearly and supervise safety checks overnight.
How do you stay safe yourself while working with patients who could become aggressive?
What they are checking: Whether they keep situational awareness habits, like positioning and teamwork, on every shift.
Why do you want to work in adult psychiatry?
What they are checking: Whether they have real interest and understand the challenges of this specialty.
What would you do
It's 2 a.m. and a patient on the adult psych unit is pacing and getting louder. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they notice early signs of escalation and intervene before things become unsafe.
How do you handle a patient who refuses their medication?
What they are checking: Whether they respect patient rights, explore the reason and follow policy and legal requirements.
About the work
How do you assess suicide risk when a patient tells you they're fine?
What they are checking: Whether they ask directly, look beyond what patients say and use structured screening.
What's your understanding of when restraints or seclusion can be used, and what is required afterward?
What they are checking: Whether they know the legal and safety rules that govern restraint use and monitoring.
A patient with a medical condition like diabetes is also on the psych unit. How do you keep their physical health on track?
What they are checking: Whether they care for medical needs alongside psychiatric care rather than overlooking them.
How do you watch for alcohol withdrawal in a newly admitted patient?
What they are checking: Whether they know withdrawal signs and assessment tools, since withdrawal can become dangerous quickly.
What does a good handoff look like at the end of a night shift on a psych unit?
What they are checking: Whether they share behavior changes, risks and incidents clearly so the day team stays safe.
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