Practice 35 Loma Linda University Medical Center interview questions covering clinical excellence, faith-based care, and mission alignment.
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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
Hearing about a candidate's initial goals on the job is a significant factor in understanding the candidate's familiarity with the job and duties. Loma Linda UMC poses this question to ensure you have a good feel for what the initial days and weeks on the job will entail.

Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"When we spoke earlier, you mentioned that you want to improve patient access and overall patient satisfaction scores. In an administrative leadership role like this at Loma Linda University Medical Center, my first goal would be to orient and understand every clinical process in the department. I would do this by working closely with current nursing, physician, and administrative leaders in the department. Once I understand the current process, I can begin working on process improvements."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
When you start a new position, it is essential to set a goal to make a positive impact quickly after being hired. Tell the interviewer your impact goal should you be the successful candidate. If you want to make an impact with your answer, refer to the immediate needs of the role, and your research on the job before your interview will help you here.

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