30 All Children's Hospital Interview Questions & Answers
Below is a list of our All Children's Hospital, Inc. interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view 5 answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.
1. Patient safety, quality, and outcomes are extremely important in the work we do at All Children's Hospital. Discuss your familiarity with things like patient experience measures and other quality indicators in the healthcare setting.
How to Answer
All Children's Hospital provides services to pediatric patients across the entire continuum of care and their departments are all heavily involved in quality improvement activities to improve care and services. On top of its own in-house quality metrics, the institution is also subjected to quality measures by the Joint Commission, Leapfrog, and US News & World Report. In posing this question, your interviewer is really hoping to hear that you have firsthand experience with quality metrics in your work setting and how they've impacted the positive work you've done in the past and will bring to the All Children's Hospital team. As you answer, be sure to reflect on why these quality measurements are important in ensuring the best overall care for patients.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
Answer Example
"You can feel confident that I would come to All Children's Hospital with a vast array of knowledge in quality metrics and clinical surveys that are required. Over the last eight years of my career in clinical operations, I have been responsible for departmental preparation for Joint Commission surveys for our main hospital and satellite clinics. During this time, I have also served on our institutional preparation committee for their surveys and that was an amazing experience where I learned so much to bring with me moving forward. I'm also currently tasked with the management of data that comes from a host of different surveys on quality metrics that we use. My main focuses are on mortality rates and re-hospitalization rates, but also track many more. I would love to hear more about where you see the person in this role heading with quality metrics."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
2. Our vision at All Children's Hospital is to create healthy tomorrows for one child and for all children. How do you think this position helps us make this vision a reality?
How to Answer
All Children's Hospital works every day to provide better futures for the patients currently residing within the hospital, and also for all children through further education, advocacy, and research. Having a bigger vision of what the job you are being considered for is all about will be important for you to have, so your interviewer asks this question. Put some thought into how the job helps provide excellent care for both now and into the future and come to your interview prepared to speak with passion about how you will help live this vision.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 28th, 2023
Answer Example
"The work that All Children's Hospital is doing to save lives and help other pediatric patients live their best life possible is awe-inspiring and something I would love to be a part of. This is such an exciting role here in that I will be playing a vital role in ensuring that referred patients get a seamless transition to inpatient care and that their families feel welcomed and loved when they come. Helping to coordinate both helicopter and fixed-wing patient transports smoothly and swiftly can mean the difference in a patient's final outcome and I will work hard to make every difference possible as part of this team each day."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 28th, 2023
3. All Children's Hospital has a salary scale in place for this role based on a candidate's work experience. Do you have a minimum salary requirement to join this team and are you okay working in an environment where compensation is based on experience?
How to Answer
Like most healthcare institutions, All Children's Hospital has set pay scales for every position within the organization and they determine a new staff member's pay based on the work experience they would bring to the job. Whether you are a new graduate or a seasoned pro in your field, your interviewer needs to hear that you are comfortable in this environment if you were to join their team. They'll also use this question to ensure that you would be willing to accept an offer if it were to come your way, so they ask if you have any salary requirements to make this move. Be open and honest with your interviewer on the salary, basing it on your current wage.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 28th, 2023
Answer Example
"Yes, I am very familiar with a wage scale that bases an employee's salary on the years of relevant experience they bring to the job. I respect the fact that All Children's Hospital uses this approach because I'm a firm believer that experience is the best way to compensate employees fairly. My current hourly rate is $43.50 per hour and I would be hopeful that my experience and education would put me near that on your wage scale if I was offered the chance to join your team."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 28th, 2023
4. Talk about the most challenging or difficult situation you have been in during your career. How did you successfully navigate the situation?
How to Answer
Working with pediatric patients, often with life-threatening conditions, and the daily grind of a major academic hospital makes for expected challenging times for the team at All Children's Hospital. To assess your ability to handle any challenges that come your way in the position you are being considered for, your interviewer is giving you time to talk through what has been your most difficult work situation so far in your career. Your answer should clearly outline what the situation was that you faced and the step-by-step approach you took to ensure both a great end result and your own mental sanity. Make sure your answer shows your ability to live All Children's Hospital's values of being a solid role model and a commitment to quality service.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
Answer Example
"I've faced a lot of challenges throughout my career, but the one I always look back upon is the first time a patient expired in my unit. Up to that point in my career, I hadn't had a close brush with death or witnessed a person passing away. The emotions in the moment hit me hard right then, and then in the days to follow. I was very fortunate to have a very supportive team alongside me to offer great advice and help get me in the right mindset. Coping with the death of that early patient taught me a lot of things that I still put to work every day, and I'm sure would be very beneficial to me as part of the All Children's Hospital team."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 28th, 2023
5. If you were given the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would be your destination of choice?
How to Answer
As the team at All Children's Hospital spends the majority of the interview getting to assess the skills and knowledge you would bring to the job, they'll also look to get to know you and your interests a bit better. Collegiality is one of the values that they live each day, so ensuring you are a good fit for the team you will be joining will be important to your interviewer. This is your chance to dream big, so make sure to explain why you chose the place you would travel to give your interviewer some more insight into who you are as a person.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 28th, 2023
Answer Example
"I would be so excited to board a plane and travel to Poland. My great-grandparents immigrated to the United States in the early 1900s and I've never had the opportunity to travel to Warsaw and the countryside where they came from. My grandparents have passed along so many amazing stories of their upbringing and I'd love for my daughters and I to be able to experience that and see some things from their childhood."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
6. Take some time to talk about your favorite job you've held. What made it such a great job and place to work?
How to Answer
The workplace culture at All Children's Hospital is a unique environment, filled with health promotion for the pediatric population, a commitment to furthering medical innovation in the field, and being inspiring to all who enter the doors of their hospitals and clinics. Ensuring that the next person they hire is a good fit for this environment is important to your interviewer, so your interviewer hopes to hear about your ideal workplace culture as you answer this question. Put some thought into what you consider the best job you've held prior to your interview. Make sure that your answer not only outlines the actual job you held but also how staff interacted with each other and how your work impacted the greater good.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
Answer Example
"Reflecting back on my career, I'd have to say that the best job I held was with a home health organization early in my career. From the day-to-day perspective, all staff were carefully trained on providing empathetic care in the patient's home and I still carry things with me to this day that I learned in that role. Outside of my day-to-day duties, the company was built from the ground up, and rewarded staff by always being open to new ideas to improve care. All leaders had an open-door policy and I really appreciated that. From what I've learned from the All Children's Hospital team through the interviews, this would be a very similar environment and one that I would really appreciate being a part of."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
7. How confident are you in your ability to find success from day one in this role at All Children's Hospital?
How to Answer
As they've likely onboarded many new employees in the past, your interviewer knows that the unique care and services provided at All Children's Hospital make for a difficult transition for most and that most new staff come with their own unique weaknesses. On the opposite spectrum of that, your interviewer wants to allow you to sell yourself for the job despite any inexperience you may have in working with the pediatric patient population. Take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your qualifications, skills, and personality traits that will lead to your immediate success in the role.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
Answer Example
"When I applied to join the All Children's Hospital team, I honestly wasn't actively looking for a new position. A friend pointed this job posting out to me and it honestly just spoke to me and where I want my career to take me. Having been in early childhood education for the last five years since obtaining my bachelor's degree, the opportunity to work with pediatric patients and families in a therapeutic environment would be a dream come true as I feel it is my true calling. I have experience in setting up new and creative programs, along with pet therapy. If I'm fortunate enough to be offered this position, I feel very confident in my ability to make an immediate impact and further develop future programs that are beneficial to all patients."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
8. Throughout your education, were there any subjects that were difficult for you to grasp or that you had a lack of interest in?
How to Answer
In what seems like an off-the-wall question, the team at All Children's Hospital poses a question like this for a couple of reasons. First, it is a way to get at some of the potential weaknesses that you may bring to your team. Additionally, it allows you the opportunity to talk about how you can overcome your shortcomings. This is a time for you to speak openly and honestly as your interviewer knows that any person has their own academic weaknesses. Make sure to point at your ability to work harder to master the area that was difficult for you and reiterate that you will come to the All Children's Hospital team with the ability to continue to improve.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
Answer Example
"Yes, I did struggle a bit with the finance and economics classes in my MSN program because those are subjects that didn't traditionally interest me through high school and my undergrad program. At that time, I didn't hesitant to create a study group with other students who were struggling in those classes and we worked hard together to learn unfamiliar materials. This is an approach that I've brought with me to my career, in communicating any issues I've ever had. I'm also always more than willing to lend a helping hand to others who may be struggling. Here at All Children's Hospital, I know I'll have new things to learn in the pediatric setting, and look forward to training and learning more."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
9. If given the choice, would you rather work independently or in a collaborative team environment?
How to Answer
Depending on the position you are interviewing for with All Children's Hospital, you will likely be expected to work both in a bigger team-based environment and have some duties where you'll be expected to function on your own. In asking this question, the team is hopeful that you will show both a love for working collaboratively with others and the ability to take the reins and run on your own on the job. As you answer, speak to the times you will be doing each in the position you are being considered for.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
Answer Example
"For me, working alongside a team of knowledgeable and passionate caregivers is what this profession is all about. I think back on the situations where it took a true team effort to provide a great outcome for a patient and it made the effort so much more worth it. But I also want you to know that I would come to All Children's Hospital with the ability to hit the ground running on my own on a busy patient floor."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
10. If you were to join the All Children's Hospital team, what relationship building skills would you bring to this role?
How to Answer
Providing patients and families with a warm, welcoming, and comforting atmosphere is vital for them as they enter one of the most difficult periods of their lives. No matter what position you will be joining at All Children's Hospital, building trust with the people you will be working with will be a vital skill for you to have. As you consider ways that make you a great relationship builder, make sure to discuss your ability to live All Children's Hospital's values of leadership, integrity, respect, and collegiality.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
Answer Example
"Throughout my career, I've always prided myself on my ability to provide a caring environment for all the people that I work with. It starts with a smile on my face, a positive attitude, and a listening ear and people really respect and open up to me because of this approach. Here at All Children's Hospital, I know I will be working closely with moms and dads who have a child in a situation that they are unfamiliar with and likely fearful of. In these situations, showing my empathy for their situation and providing education on what is happening at all times will be so important. These are things I would look forward to bringing to work here every day."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
11. Talk about any awards or recognition you have received for a job well done in the past.
How to Answer
Creating innovative solutions through the search for new information and overall curiosity is valued by the entire team at All Children's Hospital. They are certainly no strangers to being recognized and rewarded for their amazing work as well. Your interviewer will want to get a sense that you will bring a sense of high achievement to their team, so they want to hear you discuss any formal recognition you've received throughout your education and career. Make sure to highlight academic accolades you might have received along the way and then any formal or informal, awards or honors you may have received throughout your career. Make sure to also highlight the hard work you put into it to receive the recognition.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
Answer Example
"The most proud I have been throughout my career is when I received a Daisy Award early in my career for a life-saving moment I had working in the emergency setting. The true joy for me was helping to make a difference in the life of a person, ensuring they were able to walk away from something almost tragic. It was my job that day to do what was right. Being honored through the Daisy Foundation was certainly an honor and the article in our company newsletter and website was more than I could ask for."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 27th, 2023
12. Talk about a time you had a disagreement with a co-worker. How did you work to resolve it and what was the outcome?
How to Answer
In a fast-paced clinical or hospital support setting, the passion of staff can sometimes lead to disagreements on the job. Knowing that this is a completely normal occurrence, your interviewer needs to be assured that you can handle disagreements with a professional demeanor. Before your interview, think of a time you were involved in a minor conflict with a colleague. As you answer, try to embrace All Children's Hospital's values of respect in collegiality as you lay out what the situation was and how you took the time to listen and understand the perspective of your co-worker in coming up with a solution that worked for all involved.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
Answer Example
"As you're aware, a majority of my career has been spent in the intensive care setting and quick decisions under pressure can lead to disagreements that need to be discussed and resolved very quickly. A few years ago, we had a patient who was under our care following a car accident. They had a collapsed lung and several broken ribs and were on a treatment of chest tube drainage and oxygen therapy. While the patient was having some pretty severe complications and was under the close watch of the physician and nursing team, a respiratory therapist was making their rounds in the unit and thought the patient was due for treatment. This therapist was pretty argumentative with me when I let her know we'd let the RT Supervisor know when their treatments could resume. Rather than taking a stern approach, I quickly explained the new changes in the patient's condition and we discussed how a follow-up treatment would best work."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
13. How do you like to unwind and give yourself a chance to relax and recharge when outside of work?
How to Answer
Being on the job at All Children's Hospital requires a keen focus to deliver excellence in your work and a high level of service. Your interviewer knows that the nature of treating pediatric patients comes with a high level of pressure that most other clinics and hospitals just don't feel. This question is posed to first ensure your interviewer that you can keep your work at work and are able to revitalize yourself by doing whatever you enjoy while away from the workplace. It also allows you to give your interviewer the chance to get to know you a bit better by answering. Be open and honest about your activities outside of work as you answer.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
Answer Example
"My personal time is really dominated by family activities and traveling around the region to be with friends and family. My family loves to be outside as much as possible or take in some local sporting events. When we're not doing that, our three kids are very busy with sports and activities of their own. From my own perspective, I really enjoy delving into a good mystery book and taking time to bake some yummy treats."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
14. All Children's Hospital staff members are encouraged to be continual learners in their trade, to continue to bring new and innovative solutions to the table for our patients. How do you prioritize your continued learning?
How to Answer
All Children's Hospital values the commitment to quality and service by encouraging their team members to further their education. Being affiliated with one of the most reputable academic centers in the country, Johns Hopkins University also attests to this fact. Your interviewer wants to hear about the educational opportunities you continue to take advantage of. As you consider how to answer a question like this, keep in mind that your answer can come from a variety of sources like any professional associations you belong to, any industry events you attend, any continuing education credits you take, or any books/publications you read. No matter how you answer, make sure to speak with passion about your continued learning as part of the All Children's Hospital team.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
Answer Example
"Staying on top of new products and new treatments is vital for any pharmacist and something I've also prioritized throughout my career and will continue to do on staff here at All Children's Hospital. I've been a very active member of both the PPA and APA for the last 11 years. As my duties have mainly centered on pediatrics more recently, I've focused a lot of effort on the PPA core competency training and have attended their annual meeting over the last two years. Getting to talk with other industry professionals and attending research presentations and seminars has certainly improved my knowledge. I also actively participate in the PPA blog online."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
15. Have you ever thought about or considered a career outside of healthcare?
How to Answer
If you take the time to read through All Children's Hospital's core values, it becomes very clear that excellence, passion, leadership, and integrity are qualities that they will look for in any person they consider to join their team. Asking a question like this during your interview gives your interviewer a couple of different things to look for within you. First, they'll be looking to hear about your resounding passion for what you do in helping to provide the best outcomes for patients. They also look to get to know a bit about you and your interests a bit more with this question. Feel free to share your honest thoughts with the interviewer, and keep your focus on your excitement to join the All Children's Hospital team.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
Answer Example
"In the first two years of my undergraduate program, I was leaning toward a few different career path directions that included a future in nursing and a future in education. Looking back over the last eight years of my career since graduation, I honestly can say that I am so happy with my career choice because of the opportunities it has given me and my family and the patients that I have interacted with and been a positive influence on. The best thing overall is that I still get to use my desire to lead and educate others in my current role, by precepting students and being a lead trainer for new staff that join our team. I see coming to All Children's Hospital as the ultimate career move for me, where I will continue to use my skills and passion to help heal the most vulnerable patient population of all."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
16. Our primary care services at All Children's Hospital offers a variety of services for patients. Have you ever been responsible for doing well-child evaluations and giving immunizations?
How to Answer
Across Florida, All Children's Hospital offers many locations for pediatric outpatient care and services including a full range of well-care for patients. If you are being considered for a direct patient care role in one of these locations, it will be important that your interviewer knows of experiences you have in checkups, school physicals, ongoing care for chronic illnesses, and providing immunizations. Make sure to fully discuss all experiences you have in outpatient care with pediatric patients throughout your career so your interviewer has a great feel for what you can bring to their team. If pediatrics is new to you, discuss your relevant experience and how it will translate to the All Children's Hospital team.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 20th, 2023
Answer Example
"As you can see from my resume, I spent the first seven years of my career in a family practice where I treated pediatric and adult patients. My experience involved annual physical exams, care for routine illnesses and injuries, and helping to manage more chronic illnesses like asthma and ADHD. Additionally, I have a vast amount of experience in administering vaccinations like influenza, Hep B, Rotavirus, and DTP. This experience, combined with my years in the emergency care setting, will help me work very effectively with the patients of All Children's Hospital."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 20th, 2023
17. All Children's Hospital's mission to provide leadership in promoting the well-being of children can face barriers at times. What do you feel would be one of the largest barriers we face in this mission?
How to Answer
Advocacy for patients is one of the four core principles in the overall mission of All Children's Hospital and this mission focuses on promoting the overall health and well-being of the pediatric population around the world. Of course, advocacy comes with many different obvious barriers, and your interviewer hopes that you at least have a small sliver of knowledge on what some of these may be. If you do some research on this topic before your interview, you'll quickly see that things like high poverty rates, low health literacy, language barriers, and availability of resources are the most common barriers. Come to your interview prepared to discuss which barrier hits closest to home for you and talk about why this is impactful at All Children's Hospital.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
Answer Example
"This is a great question and one I am very passionate about as I've seen many barriers impact care for patients throughout my career. To me, individuals and families from medically underserved populations and areas are the most at risk for health-related issues and this is vital when looking at the pediatric patient population. From simple education on infant care and nutrition to being educated on parenting and safe sleep practices, I'm confident that focusing on these things for the underserved population can lead to much better health among children. I loved reading about All Children's Hospital's Healthy Start program because it focuses on a lot of these issues and it's apparent that this organization truly cares about making a difference."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
18. Why is it important that All Children's Hospital focuses on efforts to increase diversity in our workplace? Can you share a personal experience how diversity in the workplace impacted you?
How to Answer
All Children's Hospital cares for patients who are local to western Florida, and those who travel from across the state, country, and even abroad for the levels of care that they provide. The institution firmly believes that a diverse staff plays a critical role in understanding to provide the best care possible for patients from all walks of life. Any person that they hire needs to come aboard with the same embrace of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, so your interviewer poses this question to you. As you answer, try to talk about why embracing diversity will be important in the exact role you would be joining and try to relate it to the patients and families you would be working with daily. Some great things to mention are their focus on medically underserved populations, their interpreter services, and their international care program.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
Answer Example
"Through my education and my career, I've always felt so fortunate to work alongside a very diverse team of individuals because the more expansive a team's background and thought processes are, the more creative solutions can be and this reflects so positively on patient outcomes. I understand that patients come to All Children's Hospital from all over the country and the world to receive world-class care that they just can't receive at home. Ensuring that the patients and families feel comfortable in their new surroundings is vital and it's great to see that you go the extra mile by providing language services to families that don't speak English as their native language."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
19. If offered this position at All Children's Hospital, would you be able to meet all of the physical demands of the job?
How to Answer
Creating healthy tomorrows for all children that come through the doors of All Children's Hospital can be very demanding work for the team there, and your interviewer needs to be assured that you can handle all physical aspects of the job. Prior to your interview there, it will be important to reflect on what those physical requirements will be. While All Children's Hospital doesn't list all physical requirements, you can do a good job at determining these by thinking about the duties of the job. If the role you are interviewing for requires you to be on your feet for long hours, long shifts, or lifting patients, you'll need to reiterate that you are able to successfully navigate all of these aspects if you are the candidate selected for the position.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 26th, 2023
Answer Example
"Yes, I certainly will! I've been working 10-12 hour shifts for the majority of my career, most while on my feet and working on a busy hospital floor. I love the action and I firmly believe that my focus on a healthy diet and exercise outside of work help me tackle all of the physical challenges that come with this line of work. The personal training I do also helps me handle all patient transporting and lifting that is necessary in my current role, and will continue to do so here at All Children's Hospital."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 28th, 2023
20. What are your ultimate long-term career goals and do you see All Children's Hospital being a part of those goals?
How to Answer
In the overall field of healthcare, opportunities abound for advancement for every career path and level. For All Children's Hospital and Johns Hopkins, career advancement is important and they do this through career development programs and tuition reimbursement programs. Looking at the big picture here, your interviewer wants to learn what your future career goals are to determine if you see their institution as a long-term fit. Speak openly and honestly about what your ultimate goals are and be sure to do your research on what opportunities may be available for you to advance from within at All Children's Hospital.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
Answer Example
"Thank you for asking! I feel so fortunate to have had my career take me to some amazing places, get to collaborate with amazing people, and provide care to some great patients. One goal I've always had was to obtain my DNP and practice as a Nurse Practitioner down the road and my thought right now is to go through that when our daughter enters high school a few years from now. It looks like All Children's Hospital has great opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient care for your NPs, and I'd love to find my niche here and run with that in the future after proving myself."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
21. How have you proven your ability to manage a demanding workload and why is this ability important for our next hire here at All Children's Hospital?
How to Answer
With almost 7,000 inpatient admissions, close to 8,000 surgeries, 49,000 emergency center visits, and over 300,000 outpatient visits over the last year, the work for any team member at All Children's Hospital is action-packed. And it doesn't matter if you are in a direct patient care role or a supporting role with the institution. Your interviewer needs to be assured that you can effectively manage a demanding workload, and they pose this question in hopes that you can talk through a time in the past when you were required to do so. The things to focus on as you answer this question are the resources you used to keep yourself on track and the great outcomes that came from your efforts. Make sure to reiterate that you'll bring this same ability to handle the work when it gets tough in this role.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
Answer Example
"For the last five years, I have worked in a very busy metro hospital as a respiratory therapist. During this time, my work has included long 12-hour shifts and work spanning from inpatient floors to the critical care units. I can't ever recall a time when things were slow and my success in providing the best care possible has always come down to communication and prioritizing the highest acuity patients first. Thinking back to when Covid first hit, our hospital was at max capacity and we were asked to pick up extra shifts as necessary. I kept a positive attitude, knowing I was helping people for the better. The teams I worked with were always in communication with what was needed and when, and I returned that favor always by setting realistic expectations."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
22. If you were charged with hiring the person for this role at All Children's Hospital, what qualities would you look for in the ideal candidate?
How to Answer
The highly specialized care that All Children's Hospital provides to their pediatric patients requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, and this can vary by department and by job. Your interviewer may pose a question like this to ensure that you have a good understanding of what it will take to succeed in the job you are being considered for. On top of that, they want to hear you elaborate on how you will bring the same qualities you discuss. As you answer, make sure to focus both on the key functions of the job and the ability to help live their values of excellence, discovery, leadership, integrity, respect, and collegiality.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
Answer Example
"From a personality standpoint, helping to live the values of All Children's Hospital would be priority number one. I would diligently check references and ensure that the new colleague I hired was a great listener and a respectful communicator. On top of that, they would be a great role model for all and be committed to providing the best care possible. Once those were known, ensuring that the candidate has relevant experience in health stabilization in a neurologic care setting and the ability to effectively work alongside physicians and nursing care staff with ease. I'm happy to say that I'm confident that you would find all of these qualities in me if I'm fortunate enough to join this amazing team."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
23. Thinking about your potential future with All Children's Hospital, are there any sub-specialty areas within pediatrics that interest you professionally?
How to Answer
As the top-ranked children's hospital in Florida, All Children's Hospital offers a very wide array of pediatric services to its patients. Whenever they recruit and hire a new member to join their team, they want to ensure that their hire sees All Children's Hospital as a long-term fit. In asking this question, your interviewer wants to hear that you do have specific career goals in the pediatric setting and that you see joining as your last big career move. Whether you are interested in a future in the area you are interviewing for or have hopes to one day specialize in an area like childhood cancers or neonatal medicine, make sure to do your research on what's available at All Children's Hospital and come to your interview prepared to discuss your excitement for a future there.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
Answer Example
"Yes, pediatric surgery would be something I would be highly interested in down the road in my career. My experience in orthopedics and the emergency setting have always set an interest in pediatric surgical care, specifically in the OR itself and I think coming to All Children's Hospital would be a great opportunity to learn and grow into the future."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
24. We at All Children's Hospital are not immune to the fact that burnout occurs among staff. What are some ways that you help cope with the stress and potential burnout that happens in this work?
How to Answer
While stress is typically high among all healthcare providers and staff, the pediatrics field brings new complications into the workplace like the highly specialized nature of care, the vulnerable population, and the complicated situations that can come with parents and family members of patients. It will be important that your interviewer understands your ability to handle workplace stress in a healthy and productive manner, so come to your interview prepared to discuss how you handle stress both while on the job and in your downtime to keep you refreshed for your next shift. Knowing that All Children's Hospital has important things in place like counseling services for staff and healthy time off benefits, you can surely mention how you would respect those benefits as a new employee there.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
Answer Example
"I won't hesitate to admit that the long hours on our feet, the full units week in and week out, and the demands of the job are stressful, but I really thrive in these situations at the moment due to my ability to stay focused on the task at hand and keep a positive attitude through it all. Even when patients and families are demanding or unhappy, I keep their best interests in mind and work with them like a true professional. For me, my ability to do this starts in my personal time by taking care of myself and ensuring that I am well rested every night. I stay very active physically outside of work and ensure that I adhere to a healthy diet. I find this is the best way to ensure stress management at work is a priority and will continue with this routine while on staff here at All Children's Hospital."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
25. Take some time to discuss your overall availability to work the required hours for this position at All Children's Hospital.
How to Answer
The work at All Children's Hospital happens 24 hours a day 365 days each year. If your interviewer is going to seriously consider you for their team, they need to be assured that the required schedule works for you. The great thing is that All Children's Hospital outlines the required hours in their job postings on their career site and you hopefully noticed this before even applying for the job. Come to your interview prepared to be open and honest about your availability, making sure to note any potential scheduling conflicts you would have. If you need to, you can certainly ask clarifying questions of your interviewer.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
Answer Example
"Upon applying, I see that this position is a day shift position with typical working hours between 7 am and 5:30 pm with some weekend work as required. My family has great flexibility with daycare on the weekdays and these hours are ideal for me. I'd love to hear more about how scheduling is done and when the team knows their upcoming work hours, particularly when weekend shifts are known."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
26. Do you have any formal training in child abuse identification and mandatory reporting?
How to Answer
Coming to work for any pediatric unit or hospital that specializes in pediatric care comes with the real potential of treating patients that are being subjected to physical or emotional abuse. If you are being considered for a direct patient care role at All Children's Hospital, your interviewer will look to find out if you have any formal training in identifying and reporting abuse throughout your career. Answer honestly and always keep the door open for any formal training that would be required if you were offered the job. The state of Florida has very specific procedures for reporting suspected abuse and neglect and this includes mandatory reporters such as nurses, physicians, and social workers. Try to familiarize yourself with these procedures before your interview.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
Answer Example
"Yes, I've been required to take initial and then annual training through the Florida DCF over the last six years and am very familiar with the reporting processes with suspected abuse. I fortunately have never had to report anything, but want you to know that I would come to All Children's Hospital fully trained and ready to act in the future."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
27. Have you worked in a clinical or hospital setting in the past that utilized volunteers? Did you work closely with any of them?
How to Answer
In a large academic hospital center like All Children's Hospital, volunteers are utilized in many ways. They can be brought aboard to transport patients in a hospital setting, greet patients, and work in the gift shop. Your interviewer really asks this question to be assured that you are comfortable working in a setting with volunteers and that you understand why they are important to the overall success of the patient care operation. If you have worked in a setting with volunteers in the past, talk about the positive experience you had. In the end, make sure to reiterate the importance of volunteers and the importance they play in the success of All Children's Hospital.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
Answer Example
"No I have not, but know they play an important role in many capacities of large hospitals like this one. In other large hospitals, volunteers help wayfinding for patients and families and help transport inpatients. I'd love to learn more about how volunteers are utilized here at All Children's Hospital. Are you able to speak a bit more on this?"
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 21st, 2023
28. Talk about some important personality characteristics you possess that will make you a great fit for the All Children's Hospital team.
How to Answer
Skill, evidence-based knowledge, and compassion are the three cornerstones of All Children's Hospital's excellent care they provide to pediatric patients, and what has helped them rise to the top of the children's hospital rankings in Florida. Your interviewer knows that their top candidate must come with a compassionate and warm personality, so they want to hear you talk about yours. Take some time to reflect on your personality and how it has shone throughout your career and come to your interview prepared to sell the All Children's Hospital team on your ability to bring warmth and happiness into the work you'll be doing there.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 20th, 2023
Answer Example
"As you can likely tell from our conversation, I'm a very down-to-earth and relatable person and this has reflected well on the patient care I've provided throughout my career. In a pediatric setting here at All Children's Hospital, I think my excellent communication skills, patience, and empathetic approach will always bode well for the patients I work with, their families, and my colleagues. I know this setting can be very intense, with highly acute patients and families that want answers, and I'm confident that my ability to clearly communicate with them in times of need and in a way that considers their needs will go a long way for them."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 20th, 2023
29. How do you feel your previous experience will benefit you working with pediatric patients and families here at All Children's Hospital?
How to Answer
No matter what experience you bring to the All Children's Hospital, it takes a special person to come aboard and deliver their mission of compassionate, family-centered care and advocacy for promoting the overall well-being of children. Though they can see your experience from the resume you submitted, your interviewer wants to allow you to explain why your background makes you a great fit for the families and patients you will be working with. No matter what background you come from, make sure you relate the skills and abilities you will bring to the job you are being considered for and help to provide a nurturing and healing atmosphere at All Children's Hospital.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 20th, 2023
Answer Example
"I know that my position at All Children's Hospital would play a big role in ensuring that patients and their families receive a quality experience through my communications with them regarding their insurance coverage and guardianship. In my current role in private practice, I'm responsible for many patient-facing responsibilities like appointment coordination, billing, and greeting patients as they come into the clinic. In my nine years in this role, I've learned that having a positive attitude and maintaining honest, open communications is vital to providing the best experience for them."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 20th, 2023
30. At All Children's Hospital, ensuring the comfort of our pediatric patients is a top priority. How will you help ensure the patients you work with will feel loved, cared for, and respected in this role?
How to Answer
All Children's Hospital has become the top children's hospital in Florida and the regional referral center for advanced pediatric patients because of the exceptional quality care and service they provide every day. Every one of their 259 inpatient beds will be expected to always be welcoming and comforting and it will be important to put some thought into how you will help these things come to life in the role you are being considered for. As you answer, let your experience be your guide and reiterate that the needs of the patients you will be working with will always be your top priority.
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 20th, 2023
Answer Example
"From my experience working in a PICU, both the pediatric patients and their families are going through one of the most difficult times they will experience in their lives and all staff that interact with them make their experience and eventual outcomes better. This includes the physicians, nursing team, therapists, dieticians, and all other staff. For me, a patient's comfort starts with a positive attitude and a smile on my face each second I'm with them. With the parent, it's about keeping them informed on what is happening and expectations on what will happen next. The last key piece is ensuring that the patient is having as positive of an experience as possible, despite their condition and the treatments they are facing. Whether it means me donning a superhero cape to brighten their day or taking ten minutes to play a board game with them to put their mind at ease, I'd always be willing to take these extra steps at All Children's Hospital."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 20th, 2023