I applied online. I interviewed at Ascension (Pensacola, FL) in May 2014
Interview
I applied online via their automated system. I had to apply twice for the same position at different posted dates to get an interview. I was called first by an HR representative who asked standard screening questions, then was called by a manager. I spoke with her briefly to set up a 1:1 interview. The manager was disarming in person and I didn't feel terribly nervous. She had clearly familiarized herself with my ENTIRE resume... take care in what you include, it will get noticed. After the interview she personally gave me a tour of the unit. She then called me a few days later to return for a peer interview. The peer interview was somewhat impromptu, as the three nurses had patient loads at the time. Some of them had to leave or arrive mid-interview. The peer interview was largely informal. I found it fair that the nurses I would be working with were allowed to help make the choice of whether or not to hire me. I felt their questions loosely assessed my ability to function independently and whether or not I'm a pain to work with. A few days later, HR called with an offer. The entirety of the process was a bit more than I'm accustomed to, but I think it wise of the unit to do things this way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked what the highest number of OB patients was I had handled at one time... busy unit.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ascension
Interview
Participated in an Excel assessment and a business case. The Excel test was a little more challenging than I expected. I thought I was more prepared than I actually was. The business case was fairly simple and they wanted to get to know how you worked through problems. There is technically no right answer, you just need to be able to reasonably explain your answer and why you feel that is the better of the options.
It was very easy. The interview was in a panel setting, with 4 leader personnel from the unit. Each person took turns asking questions that were important to the unit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time you had wonderful customer service?