I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ascension (Kalamazoo, MI) in Nov 2013
Interview
The team I interviewed with was very overwhelmed and busy, and struggled to first gather in one room, and then to focus on the topic at hand. We began the meeting 45 minutes late, and it was another 15 minutes before the final decision maker entered the room. The remainder of the interview was interrupted multiple times, and several of the team members spent considerable time describing their frustration with their jobs and the patients they serve.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ascension (Indianapolis, IN) in May 2014
Interview
I applied online through the hospital website, and was contacted by the manager on the unit. I went in an had an interview with both of the managers on the unit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me an example of a time that you used critical thinking.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ascension (Indianapolis, IN) in Jul 2014
Interview
The process was rather informal. I interviewed with 2 of the senior managers in the department who employed a very conversational style of interview. The conversation, though informal, was directed. It was clear that these managers had conducted interviews for this position many times before and knew exactly what they wanted to learn about the candidate (me).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you were required to multi-task and meet a deadline. How did you prioritize your tasks?