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Getting Started: Presbyterian Onboarding Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Everything you need to know about Presbyterian!

Written by Shiftmed Care Team Leadership
Updated this week


ShiftMed Requirements

To begin onboarding through ShiftMed, all healthcare professionals will need to submit and complete the following within the ShiftMed app:

  • Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)

  • Social Security Number

  • Professional License: (6+ months experience)

    • You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties, if applicable.

  • Training Manual: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature.

  • Company Handbook: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature.

  • Arbitration Agreement

  • Submit Work History (this is like uploading a resume)


Credentialing Requirements

Candidates must complete the following credentialing expectations:

Background Checks & Screening

  • NM Registry Check

  • Background Check

  • Drug Screen (10-Panel)

    • Note: Results with a positive marijuana finding will not be accepted

  • SAM

  • OIG


Certifications

  • BLS / ACLS / PALSValid for 2 years

    • Accepted providers: AHA, HSI (BLS/ACLS), ARC

  • NIHSS (Tele, ICU, ED/ER)Valid for 1 year

    • Accepted providers: AHA, Apex Innovations, BlueCloud

  • NRPValid for 2 years

    • Accepted providers: AHA or NRP Learning

  • Online Learning Certification

    • Access will be provided by the account coordinator team


Health Requirements

  • TB Test (all methods accepted)Valid for 1 year

    • Annual agreement renewals allowed

  • Hepatitis B

    • Full vaccine series, positive titer, or declination accepted

  • Varicella

    • Full vaccine series, positive titer, or equivocal titer with recent Varicella dose

  • MMR

    • Full vaccine series, positive titer, or equivocal titer with recent MMR dose


Documentation

  • Resume

    • Must be current and include facilities worked and specialties


Experience Requirements (Verified Specialties)

  • RN (MedSurg, Tele, ICU, ED/ER)

    • 1+ year within the last 3 years in the specialty

  • RN (Peds, PICU, L&D)

    • 2+ years within the last 5 years in the specialty

  • CNA (Acute Care)

    • Minimum 6 months of acute care (hospital) experience within the last 3 years

  • Respiratory Therapist (RT)

    • 1+ year of acute care experience within the last 3 years

  • RN (All Other Specialties)

    • Reviewed on a case-by-case basis


Assessments

  • EKG Assessment (In-App)

    • Maximum of 2 attempts to pass

    • Required for:

      • Tele

      • ICU

      • ED/ER

      • L&D

      • PICU

      • Some MedSurg roles (especially at rural campuses with combined MedSurg/Tele units)


Orientation Details

You must unlock and attend orientation before accessing post-orientation shifts!

  • New HCP Trying to Unlock with Presbyterian

    • General Orientation Shift

    • One Buddy Shift

  • Reprovisioning HCP

    • Orientation Shift

    • Buddy Shift *depending on facility

  • Facility Birthing Center Specialties (L&D, PICU, NICU)

    • Two Buddy Shifts

  • Credentials Completed During Orientation:

    • Badge

    • N95 Fit Test

  • Schedule: Every other Monday (excluding holidays), 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

  • Location:
    Cooper Center
    9521 San Mateo Blvd. NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87113

Tip: Be sure to check your filters in the app - many professionals miss orientation shifts because of filter settings.


What to Expect On-Site

  • Charting System: EPIC

  • Scrubs: Provided details will vary by campus (coordinated by your AC Team)

  • Badge: Issued during orientation

  • N95 Fit Test: Completed during orientation


Final Tips for Success

  • Double-check your orientation shift is unlocked

  • Ensure all credentials are current and uploaded

  • Complete your buddy shift on time

  • Keep your resume updated and detailed


ShiftMed Attendance Policy & Expectations

  • Clocking in and out:

    • You are required to clock in and out for every shift using the ShiftMed app.

  • Missed Punches:

    • If you are unable to use the app, you must promptly request a missed punch form from the Care Team to correct your time.

  • Cancelling a Shift:

    • If you need to cancel a shift, you must report it in the ShiftMed app.

  • Attendance Expectations:

    • While ShiftMed operates as an “on-demand” or “PRN” platform and may categorize attendance events - such as call-outs, cancellations, and unscheduled shifts - using a weighted system (see more details here), our hospital partners maintain high attendance expectations and may consider any change to a claimed shift to be an attendance violation.

    • Failure to adhere to these procedures, or patterns of excessive lateness or cancellations, may impact your future shift opportunities at all Presbyterian facilities.


Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Chat & Help Articles > Ask a Question!

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