OR position Interview

[Wellness1988]

I'am a new grad having an interview coming up soon for the OR....

I have these questions with answers but im unsure if are the right anwsers for the position, if anyone had an interview before for this same position what anwsers did they provide for these questions?

*Describe a stressful clinical situation and how you handled it.

*Describe an encounter with an angry or frustrated patient and family member and how you handled it.

*Describe the most challenging patient experience you've had. Explain why.

Tell me about a time when your performance did not meet your expectations.

*Give me an example of how you handled rapid or unexpected change.

*Tell me about a time when you had to build motivation or team spirit with members of a work group.

*Tell me about a time when you received difficult (or less than positive) feedback from your supervisor. How did you respond to the feedback? What changes did you implement as a result?

Define pro-active and give me an example of a time when you behaved this way.

Tell me about a situation in which you had to work with someone with whom you were uncomfortable. Describe the working relationship that developed and your influence on this relationship.

Recall a situation or relationship which suffered from poor communication. What happened and how did you resolve it?

What personal qualities do you feel are important to be successful in this position? Which of these qualities do you possess? Give an example of how these qualities have helped you in your present position.

What is your definition of leadership, and why do you feel it is important? How have you demonstrated leadership? Tell me about a situation in which you should have shown more leadership than you did.

Give me an example of when you had to make a quick decision. What were the results?

What are the motivating factors for your personal happiness? For satisfaction in the workplace?

Tell me about an important goal you set for yourself and how you were successful in achieving it.

Describe how you demonstrate professionalism in your activities. What behaviors and characteristics contribute to that image?

Describe a situation where you persuaded an individual or group to follow your course of action rather than their previously stated position.

What was the hardest job you held, and what did you do to get through it?

[MaleNurseInc]

I can tell you which of your questions came up in my OR interview...

- Describe a stressful clinical situation and how you handled it.

- Tell me about a time when your performance did not meet your expectations.

- What personal qualities do you feel are important to be successful in this position? Which of these qualities do you possess?

You also left out some critical questions, such as:

- Tell me about yourself?

- Have you had any OR experience? Tell me about it?

- What are your strengths / weaknesses?

- What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Best of luck!

[LuvScrubs2, BSN, RN]

grrrt questions....