RN, Registered Nurse | Plastic Surgery
Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Plastic and reconstructive patients can be emotional about how they look after surgery. Tell me about a time you supported a patient through that.
What they are checking: Sensitivity to body image and the emotional side of reconstructive care.
Tell me about a time a patient was unhappy with their results or care. How did you handle it?
What they are checking: Ability to listen and respond calmly without being defensive or making promises for the surgeon.
What would you do
You will manage your own independent nursing schedule in this clinic. How would you organize your week so nothing slips?
What they are checking: Whether they can self-manage visits, triage and paperwork without someone else setting their priorities.
How do you decide which MyChart messages need a call back today and which can wait?
What they are checking: Triage judgment in written messages, where urgent problems can hide in casual wording.
How do you coordinate with the Breast Center, Dermatology or Facial Plastics when a patient is seeing more than one team?
What they are checking: Clear communication across teams so patients get one consistent plan.
About the work
What experience do you have with wound vacs, and what problems do you troubleshoot most often?
What they are checking: Hands-on wound vac skill, since the posting names it directly as part of incision and wound care.
A breast reconstruction patient calls a few days after surgery saying one side is suddenly swollen, tight and bruised. What do you do?
What they are checking: Recognizing a possible hematoma that needs same-day evaluation rather than routine reassurance.
What do you know about tissue expanders, and what would you teach a patient going through expansion?
What they are checking: Openness to learning expander care and understanding what patients need to know between fills.
Tell me about your experience with prior authorizations. What makes one go smoothly?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the documentation insurers need, which delays surgery when done poorly.
What do you include in pre-op teaching so a patient is ready for their surgery day and recovery?
What they are checking: Thorough education covering medications, smoking, drains and expectations, which reduces complications.
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