I applied online. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Los Angeles, CA) in May 2017
Interview
Lengthy process, long panel interviews, kp always prefer BSN. Questions may be challenging and panels are usually intimidating. I’ve interviewed at three different locations for different new grad positions and every kp location has their style of interviews. Some are coordinated by the HR consultant and managers sit back and listen and others are conducted my managers and nurses.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a conflict with a patient and how did you handle it?
The interview process started as tell me about yourself and ask all behavioral questions. The panel were all very friendly and professional. They ask if we have any questions for them. They made the experience really comfortable for the new grads.
I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
solo interview with panel of 4 , took about 25 minutes, Arrive early because its a long walk from parking to conference room, interviewers were friendly and casual. They also explained that they could not guarantee a full-time position after the precepted part of the program if I am offered a position
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"tell us about yourself"
"tell us about a time you had poor communication with someone and how did you handle it"
"what are your strengths/what do you bring to the team"
clinical scenario - you have two patients, who do you go to first? one is chest pain and the other is a fall risk trying to get out of bed
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (San Diego, CA) in May 2025
Interview
30 min virtual panel interview (4 kaiser staff-preceptor, nurse educator, manager, +1 more). asked 9 questions - clinical and behavioral. could not read interviewers faces at all to tell if they liked what i was saying or not.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why kaiser? strengths/weaknesses? long term goals? clinical experience that had a strong impact on you and what did you learn from it? unit specific clinical questions - what to do if you suspect this or how do yo explain this?