What to ask in a CNA Interview?!?

[Hmullarkey]

I am looking for help regarding an upcoming interview I have. I made the mistake with the last job I took not asking questions in the interview. This time I do not want to make the same mistake. I do have some ideas for questions to ask the hiring manager but would like others opinions of what they typically ask in an interview or what you think I should ask as a nursing student applying for a per diem cna position in the pacu! thanks for the help

[iamalagirl]

Hi Hmullarkey

I worked as a per diem CNA while I was in RN program too!

At my CNA interview, I was asked some skill Qs like normal vital sign ranges, what to do when you enter a patient room (like greeting, introduce myself, tell the patient what I will do, etc). I was also asked about "tell me about your CNA clinical experience at xx facility?"

For questions, I asked how many shift a week I am required as a per diem. I didn't ask many questions at the interview but was hired... At the end, I told the HR person and manger something like "I really love to work there because I heard many good things about the hospital" to show my strong interest.

Good luck!!

It will be great experience for you!!

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

Ask about staffing ratios (how many patients you would be assigned on average). Ask what challenges the floor is facing. Ask what the interviewer likes about working there.