Registered Nurse (RN)
Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you calmed a nervous patient before a procedure.
What they are checking: Whether they can offer comfort and clear explanations to anxious patients.
Describe how you work with anesthesia and surgical staff during admissions.
What they are checking: Whether they communicate well across the surgical team.
This is part time, two days a week. What draws you to that schedule?
What they are checking: Whether the schedule fits their life so they will be reliable.
Tell me about a time you noticed something small that turned out to matter for a patient.
What they are checking: Whether they pay close attention to detail, which is central to pre-op work.
What would you do
A patient arrives for surgery and says they ate breakfast. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stop and escalate a safety issue instead of letting the schedule push ahead.
Several patients arrive at once and the OR is waiting. How do you stay organized?
What they are checking: Whether they can keep a fast pace without skipping safety steps.
What would you do if a consent form looked incomplete or the patient seemed unsure?
What they are checking: Whether they protect informed consent rather than rushing.
About the work
This surgery admitting role starts at 4:30 AM. How do you get a patient ready for surgery quickly and safely?
What they are checking: Whether they know pre-op steps like consents, NPO status, labs and site checks.
How do you make sure a patient's medication list and allergies are correct before surgery?
What they are checking: Whether they are thorough with reconciliation, which prevents errors in the OR.
How do you document admissions clearly and quickly?
What they are checking: Whether they chart accurately under time pressure.
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