Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical, WEO
Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me why you want to work nights on the weekend option on the medical/surgical unit at St. Joseph's in Highland.
What they are checking: Fit with a small community hospital and a weekend night schedule, which drives whether they stay.
Tell me about a time you had to keep your patience with a difficult patient.
What they are checking: Emotional control and respect, which matter for patient experience and safety.
Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. What did you do next?
What they are checking: Ownership and reporting habits, because a nurse who hides errors is a safety risk.
What would help you feel ready on your first few weekends on our unit?
What they are checking: Self-awareness about their learning needs and willingness to ask for support during orientation.
What would you do
In a smaller hospital, you may be one of only a few nurses on at night. How do you handle a problem when help is limited?
What they are checking: Independence and judgment when there is no big team down the hall to lean on.
How do you decide when a patient needs a rapid response instead of just a call to the provider?
What they are checking: Judgment about escalation thresholds, which shows whether they will act soon enough.
A patient refuses their scheduled blood thinner. What do you do?
What they are checking: Respecting patient rights while educating, notifying the provider and documenting the refusal properly.
About the work
Describe how you assess a patient after a hip or knee replacement during the night.
What they are checking: Knowledge of post-op checks like circulation, pain, bleeding and clot signs on a common med/surg patient.
A patient's blood sugar comes back at 48 at 4 a.m. What do you do?
What they are checking: Fast, correct hypoglycemia response and follow-up, a routine but high-risk event on med/surg.
How do you document a change in condition so the next person understands what happened?
What they are checking: Clear, timely charting that protects the patient and the nurse and supports the care team.
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