Registered Nurse Inpatient-Delnor Neurology Unit Full Time Nights
Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
What neurology or stroke nursing experience do you have?
What they are checking: Whether they can do the frequent neuro checks and stroke care this unit requires.
This is three 12-hour nights with every third weekend. How do you handle working nights long term?
What they are checking: Whether they have habits that let them work nights safely and stay in the role.
Tell me about a time you worked with physical therapy or speech therapy on a patient's care.
What they are checking: Whether they collaborate across disciplines, which is key to neuro recovery.
What would you do
A confused patient keeps trying to get out of bed at night. How do you keep them safe?
What they are checking: Whether they use safe, least-restrictive ways to prevent falls on a neuro unit.
How do you support a family that is upset and scared after their loved one's stroke?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate with compassion and clear information during a crisis.
About the work
At 3 a.m. your stroke patient has a new facial droop and weakness. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize a neuro change as an emergency and call a stroke alert immediately.
How do you do a full neurological assessment, and how often for a patient after a stroke?
What they are checking: Whether they know how to use standard tools like the NIH Stroke Scale correctly.
How do you care for a patient who has had a seizure?
What they are checking: Whether they know seizure safety, timing and what to report.
How do you check whether a stroke patient can swallow safely before giving food or pills?
What they are checking: Whether they follow swallow screening, which prevents aspiration pneumonia.
How do you prepare a stroke patient to go home or to rehab?
What they are checking: Whether they think about discharge needs early and teach families what to watch for.
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