How would you describe your personality?

"I would describe my personality as approachable, light-hearted, and positive. In this role at Adventist Health, being the compassionate caregiver for patients in need would be a great match for both your organization and me."

To get to know you personally and know what type of person they would be hiring to join Adventist Health, your interviewer allows you to describe your personality to them. If possible, try to seize this opportunity to sell yourself as the best match for the position by studying the Adventist Health values and the job description to match your personality with the ideal person they are looking for. Try to keep your answer short and to the point while packing all of the best information into your answer.

"Some important things for you to know about my personality are that I am very self-motivated and humble in the work that I do. If I were to join Adventist Health, you would quickly find that I have the ability to hit the ground running with little supervision. My humility was gifted to me by my grandparents, who were farmers. I use humility in my care of patients by solely working for their benefit and well-being. I didn't enter this field for personal accolades but rather to serve others. At the end of the day, this truly brings me the most joy."

Adventist Health was initially looking for someone with 5 years' experience in a similar role. Considering you have just 2 years' experience, would you be willing to accept this position at a lower salary?

"I would be happy to earn my way to the top compensation level if required. I do assure you that, despite my being shy of experience by a couple of years, I am a top performer, and you would not be disappointed in my performance."

Ideally looking to hear your thoughts on a starting salary for a position with Adventist Health, you need to walk a fine line when answering so you don't automatically disqualify yourself for the position. It is important to know before applying that the healthcare industry typically compensates employees within pay ranges, where employees are paid based on their experience and then move up the pay range with the more experience they obtain. As you answer, try to focus your answer on the fact that you are happy to work your way up the pay scale with your performance and experience.

"I'm hoping that you can elaborate on the pay scale for this position. I understand that this position would entail a specific pay range where new staff comes to a certain point with the range based on their experience before joining Adventist Health. I think that this is a fair pay practice, and I am more than willing to come in where others with my experience have."

Why do you think you will be successful in this role with Adventist Health?

"I know I will be successful in this role because I have been working in an inpatient critical care setting for five years and have been provided great mentorship. I have a solid understanding of handling trauma and post-operative care and have extensive experience in a cardiac ICU setting. Also, I have all of my updated certifications as outlined in your job description. I am well-prepared for this next step in my career."

Rather than share how you have gone beyond expectations in the past, focus on how your qualities will help you exceed your expectations for this role at Adventist Health. After a careful review of the job description, talk about your knowledge, skills, and abilities that will ultimately lead to your success if chosen for the role. Talk about your qualifications and skills that will help you to do this job well. On top of your KSA's, don't hesitate to talk about your personal values and how they align with the mission and values at Adventist Health. As a mission-driven healthcare organization, they love to see that in the people that they hire.

"If I were fortunate enough to be offered this role and join Adventist Health, you can rest assured knowing that you'd be getting a team player that is driven by the mission and values of this organization. I would bring the operations experience to your team from a small family practice clinic to a large, multi-specialty hospital. My ability to successfully navigate budgets, labor shortages, and bed shortages make me an ideal candidate to lead your team into the future."

If hired at Adventist Health, what is one weakness that you would be bringing to our team?

"I know this will come off as cliche, but it's truthful. My weakness is not delegating. I know how I want to provide care to patients, so it's often easier to do it myself. However, I realize that this can inhibit the entirety of the team, and I'm working at becoming better at this. If hired at Adventist Health, getting to work closely with the Patient Care Techs and understanding their skills and style of care will be essential in my initial weeks on the job. This will help me build trust in what they do with patients every day."

In looking to start a new role with Adventist Health, your interviewer is fully aware that any person they hire will come with some areas that they need to improve on to be an effective team member. If possible, be sure to talk about a personal weakness that is not a core skill for this position. You can be candid in your answer, recognizing that you aren't great at something and acknowledging your need to improve. Be sure to have an action plan in place for improving on this weakness. We are all human with our weaknesses, so don't be afraid to share yours and a plan for getting better.

"Having been in primary care for the last five years out of school, the one area of weakness that I'd be bringing to your team here at Adventist Health would be procedures like punch biopsies and shave biopsies as I haven't had hands-on experience in over five years. If hired, I would look forward to the opportunity to learn once again and master these procedures, as I know they are a vital part of the job. As well, I'm sure that these procedures have evolved in a matter of only five years, so I'd be curious and open to learning new techniques as well."

In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver that we'd be hiring at Adventist Health?

"I am a great problem solver because I do not allow stress to cloud my judgment and mute my sound decision making. I am a keen observer with a great memory, which allows me to recall unique solutions or ideas. A great example of this occurred last year when we had a patient present in our clinic that we suspected was experiencing tuberculosis symptoms. In a small clinic and many miles from our trauma center and hospital, I took the lead in ensuring that myself and the physician staff seeing him were wearing proper PPE. While we didn't have full gowns in the clinic, I ensured that any additional staff seeing this patient were wearing either a surgical mask or a respirator. Before the physician seeing him, I made sure to ask the patient their transport situation and began arranging for ambulance transport to the hospital."

If hired at Adventist Health, your interviewers want to know that they are hiring someone that takes a systematic approach to problem-solving. Consider the skills and qualities that you possess that have helped you successfully face problems in the past on the job and prove your ability to handle issues that arise in the patient care setting. Perhaps you have a keen eye for detail. Maybe you can see opportunity when others can only focus on the issue. Share your strengths as a problem solver and your ability to come up with innovative solutions.

"I believe I am a great problem solver because I am sure to gather as many facts as quickly as possible to make a sound decision. I look at the problem and its potential solutions from multiple angles, and I am not afraid to make a decision that might seem off the beaten path."

If hired at Adventist Health, is there any type of working environment that you don't like working in?

"I am a very flexible person and can be productive in most work environments, so long as the mentality is positive and teamwork is encouraged. Having been in this situation in the past, I really struggle to work effectively in an environment that feels negative or toxic."

To get a feel for your drive and motivation on the job, your interviewer is asking this question to get to know if there are any types of work environments that you struggle to be effective in. Prior to your interview, put some thought into a question like this so you are able to be open and honest with your interviewer. Be sure to know the type of environment you would be stepping into at Adventist before the interview by doing as much research as possible. If you aren't completely clear on the workplace environment or culture, kindly ask the interviewer to expand on the work environment for you.

"Having worked in a few different patient care settings, I've found that I prefer a fast-paced setting the most. While I can still be effective, I definitely don't prefer a slow-paced setting where there are breaks in the patient's schedule. In talking to some members of your team that I know, I understand that this is a fast-paced environment that I would be able to thrive in."

With the ongoing changes in the healthcare services industry, how do you keep your knowledge current?

"Staying current with changing technology and new methods of care is vitally important in our work, and I've always loved the fact that I get to be a life-long learner in this field. Joining AHCAP was one of the best career moves that I made outside of the hospital walls. For the last three years, I've attended their national conference and have also attended a series of their best practice webinars where I've pulled some great information to put to use. If hired at Adventist Health, I'd look forward to more opportunities for learning."

In the continuously changing world of healthcare, staff needs to stay on top of changes in their field to be the best that they can be, and you'll need to be able to prove that you are open and willing to pursue furthering education in your role with Adventist Health. As you answer, list several ways to receive your industry knowledge and stay on top of trends. This can include any professional organizations that you belong to, conferences that you've attended, and seminars that you've taken. Solidify your answer by discussing any upcoming trends or changes in your field and showing an openness to continuing your education into the future in this role.

"I subscribe to a few different nursing journals, and they both have daily email blasts, which are great to read. I've also been an active participant in CME opportunities to help me grow in my current specialty and begin to grow in other areas. If hired at Adventist Health, can you tell me about the different CME opportunities available?"

Talk about a time you had to work with a difficult person. How did you find success in that situation?

"I once worked at a small medical facility where the primary physician was very demanding. When he would walk into the facility, employees would quietly announce that he was in the building so that everyone could prepare for his arrival. This physician had great intentions; however, his people skills were a little rough. I could see that he meant well, and I recognized that he wanted to do many good things. When we interacted, I always took his feedback with the understanding that he didn't mean things as harshly as he might say them."

Whether it was with a patient or a colleague, the chances are high that you've had to work closely with a difficult person in the past. With a question like this, your interviewer is looking to gauge your ability to work with someone difficult healthily and effectively. Because working with stressed patients and colleagues can be commonplace at Adventist Health, proving your ability to do this is vital. Show the interviewer that you work well with most personalities even though you recognize some folks out there who are quite difficult to please. Before your interview, think about that one person at work who was hard to please. Perhaps there is someone at work who tries to intimidate others. Talk to the interviewer about what made this person challenging and what their relationship was with you. Avoid speaking poorly of anyone, and be sure to end your response on a positive note.

"During my clinical rotations, one of the nurses that I worked closely with just wasn't very friendly to me from the start. At first, being very upset and fearful that I did something wrong to upset him, another great nurse let me know that he typically doesn't work well with students because he felt that they hindered the overall productivity of the unit. I personally took that as a challenge and worked hard to prove myself to him. I kept an upbeat attitude and let my work and care for patients do the talking in that situation. At the end of my rotation, he apologized for the negative attitude towards me, and things ended on a great note."

If Adventist Health hired you today, what would you accomplish first?

"When we were speaking earlier, you mentioned that you were urgently seeking to improve the level of patient care and compassion at this Adventist Health clinic. I want to offer my skills when it comes to building patient rapport and help to improve the satisfaction of everyone that uses the services of Adventist Health. I plan to make personal connections with all patients that I work with from the start to ensure healthy long-term relationships."

In looking to start a new role with Adventist Health, it is essential to be clear on how you will positively impact after being hired. This question is a delicate one, and you need to show respect for the onboarding process and then give what you feel is the most important accomplishment once you start in this role. While certainly an open question for you to answer, it's important that your answer reflects one important aspect of the job. As you answer, talk about why your first goal in the job is important to your success and the greater team's success to really sell yourself to your interviewer.

"To me, the most important first accomplishment if hired at Adventist Health would be to learn and master the EHR. I understand that you use Cerner, which I don't have direct experience with. But throughout my career, I've proven my ability to learn new systems like Epic and Allscripts, and I don't foresee this being an issue. What it will come down to is me taking the time to learn from experts and get first-hand use of the system."

What part of your work brings you the most stress?

"Being a very timely and time-oriented person, the patient schedule running behind is what has caused me the most stress in the past. If a patient schedule is running behind, I find that a team effort by all nursing, physician, and support staff is essential, and I don't hesitate to take the lead when working on getting appointment times caught up in the clinic setting."

Stress can often be a regular part of the day-to-day work experience in your line of work and, with this question, your interviewer is looking to hear both what causes stress for you in your work and how you handle that stress. Talk to your interviewer about which areas of your career are the most stressful for you, and don't be afraid to be open and honest. With the ups and downs of working in healthcare, stress is expected. It's how a person handles that stress that is important. Ensure that your answer does not include a factor that would make you appear unfit for the position.

"Having been in this field for two years, patient charting has been one thing that has caused me stress. Accurate case notes are vital, but sometimes the pace at which I see patients doesn't allow for immediate charting. I've found that keeping written notes helps. At the end of the day or during any open times in the schedule, I prioritize my charting."

Tell me about yourself and the person we'd be looking to hire at Adventist Health.

"A bit about me - I love to travel, read, and conduct research. I spent the past few months traveling the world with Doctors Without Borders. It was the best experience that I could have given myself as I learned so much from seeing how the rest of the world lives. I returned to the US just last month and actively looked for new work for the past couple of weeks. I am eager to getting into the routine of a career again."

Take a few minutes to tell your interviewer a few things about yourself. You can begin with your recent education, family life, volunteer work, or talk about your travels. Bring up anything interesting and highlight your ability to be a responsible, reliable, and bright individual. When allowed to talk about yourself openly, a few things to remember are to be succinct and don't sound conceited. As you answer, try to reflect humbleness and be to the point.

"First and foremost, I'm extremely excited about the prospect of interviewing with Adventist Health. I've spent the last four years studying to start in this field and the University of X. Growing up, being active and participating in sports were important. I have a passion for volleyball, basketball, and track & field. As a captain my senior year on the basketball team, I helped lead our team all the way to a loss in the state championship game. While heartbreaking, I am very proud of the way I led our team on the court. My personal life and hobbies have helped shape me into a driven and motivated worker that would love to be a part of the Adventist Health team."

Adventist Health supports a healthy work/life balance for all employees. How do you balance life and work in a busy career in the healthcare industry?

"I find that with the right company, it's pretty simple to balance life and work. When I enjoy what I do, it doesn't feel like a chore. I am always sure that when at home, my family gets my attention first. I take time on the weekends to do things for myself and ensure that I regenerate before the work week begins. I feel very fortunate to have never been to the point of burnout in my work, and I know this all comes down to my positive attitude."

It is essential to keep a healthy work/life balance to prevent burnout, and Adventist Health finds it important that their staff does what is necessary to maintain this balance. Talk openly and honestly with your interview about how you ensure that you are motivated on the job by taking care of yourself and having fun in your own personal life. This question also gives your interviewer that chance to get to know you personally a little bit better, so being forthright with how you balance work and life is important.

"I make a strong effort to keep a healthy balance by spending my free time away from my cell phone and having more face-to-face time with my friends and family. Being logged in all day on the job can lead to burnout, and I've personally witnessed this with colleagues of mine. I find that unplugging and enjoying the little things in life can make a big difference. I indulge in the things that make me happy during my time away from work. I am a physical fitness freak that participates in marathons, and training for them is a big part of my life outside of work. By consistently rejuvenating in this way, I can give even more energy when I am at work."

Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually?

"Whether I am doing an independent project or working in a team environment, I always give my best. I enjoy the camaraderie of working in a team, but I can be successful working autonomously as well. If I had to pick one, working as a team always brings me the most joy."

While your interviewer will ideally be looking to hear that you can both work independently and as part of a larger team, you can certainly talk about preferring one or the other while also showing the ability to do both, just be sure to avoid pigeonholing yourself into one particular scenario. You may work well without the need for much management or direction, or perhaps you are better driven in a collaborative and team-led environment. Either way, be honest with the interviewer about your preferences without leaning negatively, either way.

"As a team player, I have the ability to be the worker bee and I have demonstrated that I can also take the lead on a shift or on a large project. Throughout my career, I have really thrived in environments where I was working independently and I love being in this scenario. During my time in home health, I was on the road on my own and had to make important decisions without any direction from others. If hired at Adventist Health, you can be sure that you'd be getting a team player that has an innate ability to produce on their own."

Adventist Health prides itself on having a diverse workforce. When have you worked among a diverse group of people?

"I have worked with diverse groups of people most of my career, including in my current role. I appreciate that I get to work closely with people from all over the world because I can learn so much from them, and I can also teach them new things that I have learned along the way. One of my colleagues grew up in rural India, and she is one of the smartest people I have ever worked with. On top of learning from her on the job under her mentoring, she has taught me to be more culturally sensitive to every person."

Diversity and inclusion at Adventist Health are of utmost importance and reflected in their value of welcoming others and knowing that all people are created and treated equally. To get a sense that you will truly be able to live this value as part of the Adventist Health team, your interviewer is looking to hear that you value diversity by talking about a diverse team that you've been a part of in the past. As you answer, be sure to talk about what being a part of this meant to you and any lessons you learned to bring to this role.

"I am so glad you pointed out your need for diversity at Adventist Health as I greatly value diversity and inclusion for all people. I grew up in a fairly homogeneous town in Montana. After high school, it was important to me to learn about other cultures, and attending college in California did just that. Having the opportunity to meet and work closely with people with different backgrounds really opened my eyes to new ways of thinking about things and seeing the world. Knowing that Adventist Health is welcome to all people and believes that all people are created equal, I was so happy to find this dream job here and grateful to be allowed to interview."

"Coming from a non-speaking English background, I was taught early in life that we are all created equally and racism of nationality race or gender should not be tolerated. For a project in my first year of college, I created an international club where everyone was invited! I worked a predominantly black and eastern descent as an Rn in St Louis. It was one of the most rewarding places where I developed some great relationships to this day."

At Adventist Health, we value a loving, compassionate approach with all that we serve. How would you bring this approach to patient care?

"As I embarked on a search for a new position, Adventist Health's mission and values really drew me to the organization. In the work that I perform, living god's love by treating others with dignity and respect is important in all that I do. As a front-line caregiver, I live by the golden rule of always treating others the way I would be treated. This is so important in healthcare to achieve the best for every patient."

As you applied to Adventist Health, you likely read through their company values and learned that the organization values love. Within that value, Adventist Health believes that treating yourself and others with loving care leads to the best outcomes possible. With this question, your interviewer will be looking to hear how you value love and compassion in your work and hear how you would bring these values to life if you were to join the organization. As you describe yourself and your approach to patient care, talk about your ability to understand the patient's perspective and how you bring a warm-hearted and empathetic approach to all that you care for.

"I most certainly consider myself a compassionate person, and I ended up pursuing a career in healthcare because of it. While attending university, I spent a lot of time volunteering at a local hospice - not only for the added experience but also to give back to others. I take the opportunity to understand and help others whenever possible. I look forward to continuing this level of compassionate care with Adventist Health."

When have you shown a willingness to learn a new method or new approach to solving a problem?

"When our facility came under new management last year, many new methods and policies came into place. I was able to learn some exciting new approaches to our challenges in patient care and customer management. I quite enjoyed the process."

Being flexible and able to handle change is a skill that all employers desire to see. Discuss with the interviewer your ability to approach a problem using new methods. Give a recent example, but make sure to spend more time highlighting the resolution rather than the problem.

"They say people in healthcare are 'lifelong learners.' I'm now old enough to realize that it's difficult to be always adapting. I think my 45-year-old aunt telling me how to use my iPhone helped me appreciate that it's all about humility. It's not about who is teaching you, but if you are willing to learn. In the medical context, I just took an updated CPR course, and it went from the 2:15 compressions to continuous compressions, and I had to adapt to overcome my former way of thinking."

Adventist Health seeks to hire those with strong problem solving skills. When were you able to successfully resolve a problem in the workplace?

"I was working in a clinic where the primary patient population was low income. We had a lot of concerns with patients not showing up for appointments when expected. The staff wanted to start double-booking patient time slots. Instead, I got permission to spend a day in a highly-rated clinic serving the same population. Instead of scheduling, they had these 'drop-in mornings' with a shared waiting room. I took these methods and incorporated them into our setting. We did that twice a week, and it completely solved our scheduling problem."

Problem-solving and dispute resolution are critical skills to possess in this role at Adventist Health. Before your interview, try to think of some examples you have in your work history to tell the entire story about a time you solved a problem. The story should include how the problem came about, how you initially reacted to it, the thought processes you went through, the action you took, and the final result from your actions. In the end, your interviewer wants to get a sense that you'd be able to handle any problem thrown your way if hired on their team.

"Last year, our OR was extremely short-staffed for the Thursday and Friday with many staff out sick with a virus. While our administration scrambled to find qualified staff to help fill in from other departments, we were left short. Wouldn't you know, we had three emergent cases present themselves that morning. While the surgeons were scrubbing in for each case, I led a quick huddle among support staff to devise a plan to make the cases a success. Seeing as though we were down about half staff and I was the only qualified person for suturing, we agreed that we would be in communication during the cases, and we would tag out when procedures were nearing the end so I could be present. In the end, our communication plan worked flawlessly, and our surgeons were impressed by our poise and teamwork."

At Adventist Health, we seek to hire individuals who have ambitions of growing their career. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?

"A few years down the road, I would like to see my career with Adventist Health include a path towards a leadership role. My career so far has included training-type roles on the teams I've been a part of, and I'm ready to prove myself as a leader in the coming years."

Every hiring manager wants to know that their investment in time and training will pay off, and Adventist Health wants to know what our career ambitions are if they were to hire you for this role. Assure the interviewer that while you see this position as a long-term fit, you also have goals and ambitions in your field. If this position truly is your dream job and somewhere you see yourself for many years to come, you can easily sell your interviewer on that fact as well.

"As I embarked on a career path in patient care at a young age by training as a CNA in high school, I have always been drawn to emergency care for patients. With some years of inpatient experience under my belt, this emergency opportunity with Adventist Health is a position that I see myself in for the long term. I love the 12-hour shifts and ability to work with patients in the direst of needs, and the thrill of this work will provide me a ton of job satisfaction."

Have you ever been involved in ordering medical supplies, maintaining inventory, or other types of healthcare-related administrative duties?

"I have experience ordering medical supplies and maintaining inventory in my current role in the clinic setting. At the end of each clinic day, I am responsible for a quick inventory of supplies in the exam room and am responsible for restocking before the next day. If our supply room is running low on items, I know the threshold of inventory to let our assistants know to order more from our central supply."

If this question is proposed during your interview, the chances are great that inventory management and other administrative duties will be a part of this role with Adventist Health. Your interviewer would like to know if you understand what it takes to keep on top of ordering medical supplies and inventory. Assure the interviewer that you are capable of foreseeing needs and taking the appropriate action. Highlight your ability to be responsible when it comes to related administrative tasks, and don't hesitate to talk about any of these duties that you've successfully handled in the past.

"I performed a few admin duties during my internship. I helped maintain supplies in the surgery center for five weeks. My preceptor commended me for both my clinical skills and my administrative skills. If I were to join Adventist Health, I would make sure that learning the administrative side of my duties was prioritized during my orientation period."

"Maintaining inventory is vital to running a functional department. Whether it's filling the bins in a copier machine. Calling central supplies is one example when I needed crutches that properly fit my patient. Restocking every bin in each bay and the supplies room when supplies arrived. Coordinating the assignments to nurses in a fair distribution of workload is one more example of how I can be an asset to any department."

If hired at Adventist Health, how can we keep you motivated and engaged, even on the days when you feel your work goes unnoticed?

"I've always been a caring person, and a healthcare career was always a dream for me, where I could help people when they were most vulnerable. Being the shining light and the reason for hope keeps me motivated in my work, even when times get tough. If hired at Adventist Health, you can help keep me motivated and at the top of my game by giving me new opportunities to work with complex patients and let me know when my work is exemplary."

Your interviewer would like to know what motivates you internally and how they can continue to motivate you on the job at Adventist Health, even on the hardest of days. Because this job can sometimes seem thankless to the frontline workers, reassure your interviewer that you have the ability to motivate yourself in your work and give examples of how you do this. As well, talk about ways that you like to be recognized for a job well done.

"I am an easily motivated individual, and it does not take much to keep me engaged. I am fully aware that this role can seem thankless at times because I did feel that early in my career. Honestly, the best thanks that I can get is a pat on the back now and then. The majority of my motivation comes from simply helping people and seeing the smiles on people's faces after I interact with them."

If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any area of your field, which area would you choose?

"If I could expand my expertise in the future, I would choose to gain more experience in the primary care setting. Having worked on an inpatient med/surg unit for my entire career, I'd love to be able to see that side of the patient care spectrum. I feel that a life-long career with Adventist Health would be able to provide me with some opportunities for cross-training down the road."

At some point during your interview, your interviewer would like to dig deeper into your future and where you see yourself down the road. They want to know that your passions align well with what Adventist Health is offering and want to hear that you are willing and able to grow into bigger and better things. Talk to the interviewer about the areas of healthcare you would like to focus on most, and then tie that information in with what the position at Adventist Health would be offering you.

"To be honest, I've always been curious about behavioral health. With it being at the forefront of healthcare today and there being a huge shortage in that area, would there be any opportunities for me to gain some experience in this area with Adventist Health?"

A successful career at Adventist Health requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized, and highly accurate?

"I am a highly detailed person, and I thrive on having a high level of organization in my day. This organization includes my scheduling, paperwork, and more. If I am offered a position with Adventist Health, you will never find me to be disorganized. I utilize my Outlook calendar and set alerts for myself for deadlines and important activities. My documentation is strong, as well."

Whether it is in patient care, administration, finance, or any other area of the company, the success of Adventist Health relies on the accuracy of information and organization. Talk to your interviewer about how you ensure accuracy and organization in your day-to-day activities in your work. Perhaps you use a particular app or software. Maybe you are a pen and paper person. Whatever your method, be sure to highlight that you are successful in organizing your day and the information you work with to prove you are ready to handle this aspect of working for Adventist Health.

"I'm a bit of an organizational nerd. I carry around a notebook and write down important notes if I think there is a chance I will forget them. But this is usually just for transitioning patients. Every clinic I've ever worked in has its way of communicating and recording facts, so I put time and attention into using the system the people around me are using. That way, it's easier to transition care, and the patient has all their info in the same place. My notebook saves me when I'm swamped, but I try to be efficient and put info directly into the patient chart when I can."

"I will give myself plenty of time for my commute to be punctual. I pay attention to the staffing situation of the day and make myself available to help where nurses are absent. I also keep my charting up to date and making sure the equipment is functioning properly and supplies are plenty available for my assignment before even starting my shift."

In order to work for Adventist Health, you must be able to pass a full criminal background check. Do you consent to a full background check?

"I have a clean criminal record and am happy to comply with any background checks that Adventist Health requires during the hiring process."

Adventist Health requires background checks and pre-employment drug screens for all staff that they hire for the safety and health of their patients. It is important to know and understand this before even applying for the position. Assure the interviewer that you are able and willing to pass a complete background check. If you have any blemishes on your criminal record, you must disclose this during your interview process.

"I would absolutely understand that it's part of the job. But I want to be up-front, I have done a full background check before, and there is a possibility you will see a charge for possession of marijuana in the check. It was several years ago, and it's no longer an issue for me because I've made significant changes in my life to pursue this career. But I don't want you to be surprised by the information. I'm happy to answer any questions you have."

What is your patient care philosophy?

"Before applying at Adventist Health, I was reading through the mission and values of your organization, and they were such a breath of fresh air for me. I couldn't feel like there is a better match out there for me in my job search because I'm looking to bring a loving and caring approach to patients by inspiring through God's will. In their darkest times and in their times of greatest needs, patients rely on their caregivers to bring this approach."

To effectively answer this question and really sell yourself as the ideal candidate for Adventist Health, you must research and understand that Adventist Health has a strict set of values that they live by. As you answer this question, try to align your values with the organization's values of being a loving caregiver, being a force for good in the work you do, and living God's love by inspiring health and wholeness in those you care for.

"I would describe my patient care philosophy as being a personal, compassionate approach with all that I work with. Each patient comes with their own personal thoughts, experiences, and biases, and it is my job to help ensure that care is tailored specifically to them. I seek to understand the patient so I can bring them a tailored approach that best suits their needs."

At Adventist Health, we take pride in our great relationships with clients, vendors, coworkers, and patients. Do you consider yourself to be a strong relationship builder?

"I have earned accolades from a previous supervisor on my relationship-building skills. I sincerely take the time to get to know people and ask them questions about themselves to help me care for them better with patients. Most people love to talk about themselves, and I find it a great and simple way to build rapport with others. I consider myself to be a strong relationship builder and take pride in my people skills. Rest assured, I would be a great ambassador of positive relationships for Adventist Health."

Adventist Health values a welcoming atmosphere for all, and this value is built on a foundation of solid relationships. Assure your interviewer that you would treat everyone at Adventist Health with great respect and a positive attitude. Discuss the ways that you would build strong and healthy relationships if hired. If possible, also talk about why you feel that building strong relationships is important in your role and talk about a positive relationship you have built in the past that led to success on the job.

"I am happy to hear that Adventist Health values long-term relationships and does so by being welcoming to all people. This fact is a bonus for me, and it's one of the reasons I chose to work in the medical field. I like working in an industry where genuine care is valued. I've had success during my clinical training by focusing on building a reputation for consistency and follow-up. What you describe is a good fit for me, and I'd like to represent an organization that wants to create long-term sustainable partnerships."

"Yes, I do. I greet Every coworker, ancillary, volunteers, patients, and family employees with a hello and thank them for their service. I make myself available to them by offering assistance in patient care, managing transporting."

How have your education and training prepared you for this role with Adventist Health?

"I have a nursing degree that I obtained ten years ago, along with additional on-the-job training within behavioral health. I feel that my nursing education opened up many potential industry-related avenues for me. I graduated top of my class and completed a valuable internship in a drug and alcohol treatment center. All of these experiences have helped prepare me for success in this role with Adventist Health."

Walk the interviewer through your formal post-secondary education as well as any on-the-job training that you've had during your career to this point. Talk about your most positive take-aways from your post-secondary experience, and be sure to tie in how that experience will help you succeed at Adventist Health. Before your interview, be sure to reflect upon some highlights of all that you've learned along the way that shows you are both prepared for this role and open to any future training that may come in this role.

"Obtaining my Master's degree in Healthcare Administration wasn't something I envisioned coming out of high school, but I was definitely motivated by the first-hand experience I had during an intern year during my undergraduate training. During my MHA program, I was fortunate to be exposed to many avenues of healthcare administration, including finance and human resources. During this time, I found that my true passion fell in clinical operations, and I was able to experience the administrative side of running both an outpatient pediatric practice and an inpatient rehab unit. Both of these experiences have put me in a good spot to hit the ground running with Adventist Health."

There can be many emotions experienced in a given work day at Adventist Health. Have your emotions ever gotten in the way of your productivity on the job?

"Everyone is emotional to a certain degree, and I would consider myself kind-hearted and open. A healthcare career can be emotional at times; however, I choose to focus on the positives. For instance, if we are close to losing a patient, I will focus on positive memories rather than the illness. This mindset has consistently allowed me to continue with a productive shift, no matter the emotions that come my way. "

As you know, the emotional swings in caring for patients daily can take their toll on a person. By asking this question, your interviewer wants to know if you consider yourself an emotionally driven person. They also want to make sure that you can control your emotions on the job to provide the best care possible. Talk to the interviewer about your emotions and if they have ever affected your productivity at work. As you answer, keep in mind that almost everyone is an emotional creature to some degree, but there are other ways that you can describe yourself that have a more positive connotation.

"While I experience the highs and the lows of working in healthcare like any other person, I have never let emotions get in the way of providing great care. The emotional roller coaster that can occur on any given day tends to make things exciting for me. If something ever happens that puts me in a negative mood or a sad mood, I completely clear those emotions before moving on to the next patient because that patient expects me to come to them with my head fully in the game. Over my career, I've definitely been able to hone this ability."

At Adventist Health, we seek to hire individuals who are fully dedicated to healthcare and providing the best outcomes for our patients. How would you describe your dedication and passion to your field?

"I chose to dedicate my entire career to caring for patients, and I consider it one of the best choices I have made in my life. I find it incredibly rewarding and interesting because I get to help others, and every day brings new challenges! One of the reasons I applied for this role with Adventist Health is because I can see a long-term fit here. I plan to work in healthcare for the remainder of my career, and I see no better place to do this than Adventist Health."

Adventist Health values that their staff are mission owners who take self-ownership in their roles. To truly achieve this, every employee needs to be fully dedicated to their job. Your interviewer will ideally be looking to hear that this position fits your own personal motivations and values, thus proving that you are dedicated to the job and the ultimate outcomes for patients. As you answer, talk about your own personal motivations and sense of dedication for your career path to really sell yourself to your interviewer.

"With staff burnout being such a major healthcare crisis currently, I consider myself very fortunate to have never felt burned out in my work. Every day, I am motivated by providing the best care possible to those most in need. On the days where I've pulled 16-hour shifts or handled an entire unit short-staffed, I remain focused on doing what's right for the patients, and my can-do attitude keeps me motivated and coming back for more."

Adventist Health Interview Questions

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1. How would you describe your personality?
2. Adventist Health was initially looking for someone with 5 years' experience in a similar role. Considering you have just 2 years' experience, would you be willing to accept this position at a lower salary?
3. Why do you think you will be successful in this role with Adventist Health?
4. If hired at Adventist Health, what is one weakness that you would be bringing to our team?
5. In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver that we'd be hiring at Adventist Health?
6. If hired at Adventist Health, is there any type of working environment that you don't like working in?
7. With the ongoing changes in the healthcare services industry, how do you keep your knowledge current?
8. Talk about a time you had to work with a difficult person. How did you find success in that situation?
9. If Adventist Health hired you today, what would you accomplish first?
10. What part of your work brings you the most stress?
11. Tell me about yourself and the person we'd be looking to hire at Adventist Health.
12. Adventist Health supports a healthy work/life balance for all employees. How do you balance life and work in a busy career in the healthcare industry?
13. Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually?
14. Adventist Health prides itself on having a diverse workforce. When have you worked among a diverse group of people?
15. At Adventist Health, we value a loving, compassionate approach with all that we serve. How would you bring this approach to patient care?
16. When have you shown a willingness to learn a new method or new approach to solving a problem?
17. Adventist Health seeks to hire those with strong problem solving skills. When were you able to successfully resolve a problem in the workplace?
18. At Adventist Health, we seek to hire individuals who have ambitions of growing their career. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
19. Have you ever been involved in ordering medical supplies, maintaining inventory, or other types of healthcare-related administrative duties?
20. If hired at Adventist Health, how can we keep you motivated and engaged, even on the days when you feel your work goes unnoticed?
21. If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any area of your field, which area would you choose?
22. A successful career at Adventist Health requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized, and highly accurate?
23. In order to work for Adventist Health, you must be able to pass a full criminal background check. Do you consent to a full background check?
24. What is your patient care philosophy?
25. At Adventist Health, we take pride in our great relationships with clients, vendors, coworkers, and patients. Do you consider yourself to be a strong relationship builder?
26. How have your education and training prepared you for this role with Adventist Health?
27. There can be many emotions experienced in a given work day at Adventist Health. Have your emotions ever gotten in the way of your productivity on the job?
28. At Adventist Health, we seek to hire individuals who are fully dedicated to healthcare and providing the best outcomes for our patients. How would you describe your dedication and passion to your field?

Adventist Health Interview Questions

1. How would you describe your personality?

2. Adventist Health was initially looking for someone with 5 years' experience in a similar role. Considering you have just 2 years' experience, would you be willing to accept this position at a lower salary?

3. Why do you think you will be successful in this role with Adventist Health?

4. If hired at Adventist Health, what is one weakness that you would be bringing to our team?

5. In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver that we'd be hiring at Adventist Health?

6. If hired at Adventist Health, is there any type of working environment that you don't like working in?

7. With the ongoing changes in the healthcare services industry, how do you keep your knowledge current?

8. Talk about a time you had to work with a difficult person. How did you find success in that situation?

9. If Adventist Health hired you today, what would you accomplish first?

10. What part of your work brings you the most stress?

11. Tell me about yourself and the person we'd be looking to hire at Adventist Health.

12. Adventist Health supports a healthy work/life balance for all employees. How do you balance life and work in a busy career in the healthcare industry?

13. Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually?

14. Adventist Health prides itself on having a diverse workforce. When have you worked among a diverse group of people?

15. At Adventist Health, we value a loving, compassionate approach with all that we serve. How would you bring this approach to patient care?

16. When have you shown a willingness to learn a new method or new approach to solving a problem?

17. Adventist Health seeks to hire those with strong problem solving skills. When were you able to successfully resolve a problem in the workplace?

18. At Adventist Health, we seek to hire individuals who have ambitions of growing their career. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?

19. Have you ever been involved in ordering medical supplies, maintaining inventory, or other types of healthcare-related administrative duties?

20. If hired at Adventist Health, how can we keep you motivated and engaged, even on the days when you feel your work goes unnoticed?

21. If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any area of your field, which area would you choose?

22. A successful career at Adventist Health requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized, and highly accurate?

23. In order to work for Adventist Health, you must be able to pass a full criminal background check. Do you consent to a full background check?

24. What is your patient care philosophy?

25. At Adventist Health, we take pride in our great relationships with clients, vendors, coworkers, and patients. Do you consider yourself to be a strong relationship builder?

26. How have your education and training prepared you for this role with Adventist Health?

27. There can be many emotions experienced in a given work day at Adventist Health. Have your emotions ever gotten in the way of your productivity on the job?

28. At Adventist Health, we seek to hire individuals who are fully dedicated to healthcare and providing the best outcomes for our patients. How would you describe your dedication and passion to your field?