Registered Nurse Long Term Care jobs in Fond du Lac, WI

Walk me through a med pass for a long-term care unit with many residents.

What they are checking: Whether they can give meds safely and on time while checking the five rights for every resident.

You'll direct the CNAs on the unit. How do you give assignments and follow up on them?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead and support aides while still being responsible for the care given.

A resident who is usually talkative is now quiet and not eating. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a change in condition, like infection or stroke, and notify the physician.

How do you handle a medication count that doesn't match at the start or end of your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they take inventory discrepancies seriously and report them through the right process.

What federal and state regulations do you think about most when working in long-term care?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that nursing homes are heavily regulated and care must be documented to meet those rules.

A resident's family is upset because they think their mom is losing weight. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can listen, check the facts and involve the care team while keeping the family informed.

Tell me about a time you noticed a CNA doing something unsafe. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can correct staff in a respectful way that protects residents.

How do you prevent falls for residents who want to be independent?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance a resident's right to choose with practical fall prevention steps.