If hired as our next nurse practitioner, what is your availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays?
Before even applying for this position with this organization, you must have a good feel for what hours this nurse practitioner job will be working to ensure that it meets your own personal needs. As you answer this question, you need to walk the fine line of being open and honest about your availability while also meeting the organization's needs. When answering this question, be sure to talk about your understanding of the required hours and then talk about your overall availability if hired.
"As a nurse practitioner just entering the field, I am available to work whatever schedule is needed. That includes nights, weekends, and holidays."
"I currently work Monday through Friday clinic hours at 0.8 FTE. As I embark on a new job search, I seek a role with the same schedule. With that said, I am a team player and can certainly pick up the odd night shift to cover someone when needed."
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Anonymous Answer
In my previous job, I work nights, holidays and weekends so I don’t mind working them at all.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! The interviewer will be happy to hear that you've worked this type of schedule before in the past. Consider ending your answer by reiterating why you don't mind - because you like helping people? Because you're eager to be there whenever a patient might need you?
Anonymous Answer
I’m currently working shift duties, night shifts, day duty, overtime, and holidays so I don’t think I would have any problems with your company schedule.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! The interviewer will be happy to hear that you're comfortable working these kinds of shifts. Consider ending your response by explaining why you don't mind - do you enjoy helping people? Are you eager to be there whenever a patient might need you?
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