Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg 3W .9 7p
Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a post-op patient you cared for whose condition changed unexpectedly during your shift. What did you notice first and what did you do?
clinical assessment skill and whether they escalate early rather than waiting to see if things resolve
This unit runs 7p start times. Tell me about a time you had to hand off a complicated patient to the next shift. What made that handoff go well or badly?
communication discipline during shift transitions, a known risk point for errors on night shift
Describe a situation where a patient or family member was upset or anxious about a surgical outcome. How did you talk with them?
bedside communication and emotional composure with patients and families under stress
Tell me about a time you disagreed with another nurse or a physician about a plan of care. How did you resolve it?
collaboration and conflict resolution skills across the care team
What does holistic patient care mean to you, and can you give an example where you had to look beyond the diagnosis to figure out what a patient actually needed?
whether the candidate can move beyond task-based nursing to whole-person care, which the posting explicitly calls out
Technical
How do you keep track of frequent interruptions, like call bells and family questions, while still getting your medication passes and documentation done on time?
real-world time management and prioritization on a busy surgical floor, not just theoretical answer
What's your experience with electronic medical records systems, and can you tell me about a time inaccurate or incomplete documentation caused a problem?
comfort and accuracy with EMR charting, which drives both safety and compliance
How do you stay current on the certifications and educational requirements hospitals like this one require, such as DNV or CARF standards?
accountability for ongoing compliance and professional development, not just initial licensure
Situational
Walk me through a night shift on a surgical med-surg floor where you had more than one patient decline at the same time. How did you decide who to see first?
whether the candidate can triage competing acute needs safely instead of just reacting to whoever calls first
A physician gives you a verbal order overnight that doesn't match what you're seeing on the patient. What do you do?
willingness to advocate for the patient and push back on authority when clinical judgment says something is off
Tell me about a time you had to lift or reposition a patient who couldn't help much. How did you handle that safely for both of you?
awareness of body mechanics and safe patient handling given the physical demands listed in this role
You're covering a full patient load on 3 West and get a new admission from the ER right before end of shift. Walk me through how you'd handle that.
organization and flexibility when the workload shifts unexpectedly late in a shift
Tell me about a time you had to make a quick clinical decision on your own without being able to reach a physician right away. What happened?
independent critical thinking and confidence under pressure with limited support
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