"During my clinical rotations over the past year, I've had the great opportunity to witness shift handoffs on many different units at several hospitals and clinics. I have a good feel for what works well that I can bring to work here at Mount Sinai Hospital. Having an in-person huddle and being present is vital for all communications on current patients and ensuring that nothing is missed. Here, I would prioritize my attendance and participation in handoff meetings. Also extremely vital at shift handoff is ensuring that all patient notes are well documented, and I would prioritize this at all times."

"In my current job as a registered nurse, we have a transition process at shift change. To start, the RNs coming off shift and those coming on have a huddle led by the unit supervisor at each shift change. In the huddle, any significant issues with patients are discussed. Next, if any work remains to be done with a patient, we communicate with each other one-on-one to ensure that the needs of our patients are met. As a nurse here at the Mount Sinai Hospital, I'd be very excited to learn your shift change processes and be an active part of them."

In almost any department at Mount Sinai Hospital, handing off a unit at shift change time smoothly is essential. In your answer to this question, you'll want to showcase your communication and listening skills and talk about how you take information and put it to work. Walking step by step through your previous employers' handoffs can also be beneficial because it will reassure the interviewer that you are familiar with sound processes in these situations.