Registered Nurse (RN) - ACE/Stroke/Observation - NO WEEKENDS
Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.
About your past
Tell me about a time you cared for an elderly patient who was losing the ability to do basic things for themselves during their hospital stay. What did you do?
What they are checking: whether the candidate understands the ACE model's core goal of preventing hospital-associated disability, not just treating the acute illness
Tell me about a time you worked with an interdisciplinary team, like PT, OT, or social work, to plan a patient's discharge or transition of care.
What they are checking: experience or aptitude with the ACE unit's team-based transition planning model
Describe a time you had to advocate for a patient's care plan when a family member or physician disagreed with your assessment.
What they are checking: confidence in clinical judgment and ability to communicate assertively but respectfully across roles
If you're new to nursing or new to this unit, what parts of caring for a cardiac or stroke population make you most nervous, and how do you plan to build confidence there?
What they are checking: self-awareness and coachability, especially important since the posting explicitly welcomes new graduates
Tell me about a time you had to manage several competing priorities during a shift. How did you decide what came first?
What they are checking: time management and prioritization skills needed on a mixed acuity ACE/stroke/observation unit
What draws you to working with an elderly population specifically, versus another specialty?
What they are checking: genuine motivation and fit for a unit built around geriatric-focused care, not just taking any open position
What would you do
A patient on your unit is on observation status and their condition is trending toward needing a higher level of care. What do you do?
What they are checking: judgment about escalation, knowing when to call rapid response or notify the provider, and communication under uncertainty
How do you approach fall prevention with an elderly patient who is confused and insists on getting up by themselves?
What they are checking: practical safety skills specific to a geriatric population balanced against patient dignity and autonomy
You're working nights, 1900 to 0730, and you notice a colleague seems overwhelmed with their patient load. What do you do?
What they are checking: willingness to support teammates and communicate proactively, relevant to the stated culture of teamwork
How would you explain to a family why their loved one is being encouraged to walk and do things independently in the hospital instead of resting in bed?
What they are checking: understanding of the ACE philosophy and ability to translate clinical reasoning into plain language for families
How do you keep yourself and your documentation on track during overnight shifts when things get quiet, then suddenly busy?
What they are checking: self-discipline and reliability specific to the night shift structure of this role
About the work
Walk me through how you would assess a newly admitted stroke patient for changes in neurological status during a night shift.
What they are checking: baseline clinical knowledge of stroke assessment tools like NIHSS and comfort with neuro checks
What does evidence-based practice mean to you, and can you give an example of applying it at the bedside?
What they are checking: whether the candidate can connect a buzzword from the posting to real clinical decision-making
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