Understand the opportunity
Review the role, facility, patient population, schedule and required qualifications. Note what is clear and what you need the interviewer to explain.
Prepare four examples
Choose examples of teamwork, a difficult conversation, prioritization and learning from feedback. Structure each answer around the situation, your responsibility, what you did and the result. Keep patient information anonymous.
Practice the essentials
Prepare concise answers to “Why this role?”, “What experience transfers to this setting?” and “What support would help you succeed?” Be candid about skills you are still developing.
Ask about everyday work
Ask how orientation is structured, how assignments are made, how staff escalate concerns, what schedules are typical and how performance is evaluated. Ask which expectations apply specifically to this position.
Close with next steps
Confirm the hiring timeline, any further interviews and the preferred follow-up channel. Send a brief thank-you that reinforces your interest and relevant experience.