RN - CLINICAL NURSE I - IP RN (426)
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you noticed a patient getting worse before the numbers made it obvious. What did you see and what did you do?
What they are checking: Their clinical judgment and whether they escalate early instead of waiting for certainty.
Tell me about a time you made a mistake or caught one, such as a medication error. What happened next?
What they are checking: Whether they report honestly and focus on fixing the system, which matters for patient safety culture.
Why are you interested in nursing at Memorial Health in central Illinois, and what kind of unit do you see yourself on long term?
What they are checking: Whether they have thought about fit and staying power, since the sign-on bonus asks for a one or two year commitment.
What would you do
Walk me through how you would prioritize the start of a shift with five patients, one of whom is newly post-op and one who is a fall risk.
What they are checking: Whether they triage by acuity and safety risk instead of working down the list in room order.
A physician gives you an order you believe is unsafe for your patient. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they will advocate for the patient and use the chain of command even when it is uncomfortable.
A family member is angry and upset about how their loved one is being treated. How do you approach that conversation?
What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm and compassionate with families, which the posting stresses throughout.
You are at the end of a long twelve-hour shift and the oncoming nurse is running late. How do you handle handoff?
What they are checking: Whether they protect patient safety during handoff even when they are tired and want to leave.
About the work
The role requires Oncology Nurse training within your first year. What do you know about safe handling of chemotherapy and caring for patients receiving it?
What they are checking: Whether they are prepared for the specialty training and understand the safety stakes involved.
How do you teach a patient and family about a new diagnosis or discharge plan so they actually understand it?
What they are checking: Whether they use teach-back and plain language, since education is named as a core nursing goal here.
How do you delegate tasks to a patient care technician while staying accountable for the outcome?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that delegation does not remove their responsibility under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
Describe how you work in prevention, like falls, pressure injuries or infections, into a busy shift.
What they are checking: Whether preventive measures are part of their routine rather than something they get to when there is time.
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