Nursing Candidate Skill Assessment Sheet

Candidate Name: ___________________________
Position Applied For: _______________________
Interviewer Name: __________________________
Date: ________________


Instructions:

Use this grid to evaluate the candidate’s clinical skills, experience, and overall competency. Score each area on a scale of 1–5:
1 – Needs Improvement | 2 – Below Average | 3 – Meets Expectations | 4 – Above Average | 5 – Excellent


1. Clinical Skills Assessment

Skill Description / Task Score (1–5) Notes / Observations
Patient Assessment Vital signs, physical exam, history taking
Medication Administration Accuracy, safety, dosage
IV / Infusion Skills Insertion, monitoring, troubleshooting
Wound Care / Dressing Proper technique, hygiene, documentation
Emergency Response Rapid recognition & intervention
Equipment Operation Ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps
Infection Control Hand hygiene, PPE, isolation procedures
Specialty Procedures Role-specific tasks (ICU, ER, Pediatrics, etc.)
Documentation Accuracy, timeliness, clarity
Patient Communication Explaining care, empathy, rapport

2. Behavioral / Situational Competency

Competency Area Description Score (1–5) Notes / Observations
Problem Solving Ability to analyze situations and act appropriately
Teamwork Collaborates effectively with colleagues and supervisors
Adaptability Adjusts to changing conditions and priorities
Stress Management Handles high-pressure situations calmly
Patient Advocacy Protects patient interests and safety
Professionalism Ethical behavior, punctuality, demeanor

3. Overall Evaluation

Category Score (1–5) Comments / Recommendation
Clinical Skills
Behavioral / Situational Competency
Overall Recommendation

Interviewer Signature: _______________________


This sheet works for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and specialized nurses (ICU, ER, Pediatrics, Oncology, etc.) by just adjusting the “Specialty Procedures” row to the specific role.