I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Irvine, CA) in Dec 2017
Interview
Process took less than a month. I applied online (external hire) for the New Grad Residency program at the Irvine location. After about 2 weeks I received an email to fill out a candidate snap shot (info for desired location, certifications, etc. plus 2 or 3 questions). A week later I received an email invitation for a group interview. It was about 30 candidates in room, with a panel of initially 5 staff members + 1 recruiter. A brief orientation of the days layout and introductions by members of the panel. First activity is to get to know your partner, after 10 mins. stand in front of everyone and you sell your partner as to why they should be hired to work at KP. Second activity included choosing a random question and answering in front of everyone again. We were given a short break and returned to them making the cuts. Those left were given appointment times (same day) to return to have a 1-on-1 with just you and the panel (3 staff members).
The atmosphere is more impersonal than most interviews I’ve been on, which were also Magnet recognized organizations. For me personally, I felt here, you aren’t able to connect on a level for them to even judge if you fit their unit.
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?