Registered Nurse / CNA Screening Interview Template

What is your current licensure or certification status? Please confirm your license type (RN, LPN, CNA), the issuing state, and expiration date.

What this assesses: Verifies active licensure and identifies any multi-state compact privileges or renewal needs.

What clinical settings have you worked in (hospital, long-term care, home health, outpatient)? Which do you prefer and why?

What this assesses: Establishes experience breadth and helps match candidates to appropriate facility types.

Do you have experience in any specialty areas such as ICU, ER, med-surg, pediatrics, or behavioral health? Describe your experience level in each.

What this assesses: Identifies specialty qualifications that determine eligibility for specific staffing assignments.

Are your BLS, ACLS, or other required certifications current? Do you have any additional certifications such as PALS, NRP, or wound care?

What this assesses: Confirms compliance with certification requirements that most facilities mandate before placement.

Have you ever had any disciplinary actions, malpractice claims, or issues with your nursing license? Are there any gaps in your employment history we should discuss?

What this assesses: Screens for compliance risks and background issues that could affect placement eligibility.

Describe how you handle a situation where a patient or family member is upset about their care. What is your approach?

What this assesses: Evaluates patient communication skills, empathy, and de-escalation ability.

What is your availability? Are you open to day, night, or rotating shifts? Would you consider travel, per-diem, or contract assignments?

What this assesses: Determines scheduling flexibility and willingness to accept various assignment types common in healthcare staffing.

What electronic health record systems have you used (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.)? How comfortable are you learning a new EHR system quickly?

What this assesses: Assesses technical readiness for facility-specific systems and adaptability to new technology.