Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for STNAs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in this area. Please note that we are currently only hiring STNAs in Ohio.
Required Documents:
First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements:
When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your
Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)
Social Security Number
Professional License
You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties if applicable.
NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Ohio.
Once uploaded you will be prompted to sign your documents and upload the required credentials for your state. Keep in mind some Facilities may have additional requirements aside from the state specifics. See below for more information on what your state requires.
Required Documents:
Documents that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:
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
TB Baseline Risk Agreement
Required Credentials:
Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:
Annual Physical Exam (completed within the last year)
2-step PPD, 1-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years) **Disclaimer - a 1-step PPD is the minimum testing requirement, however specific facilities may have additional TB testing requirements at their discretion.
Background Check - if you have a prior BCI Ohio Background check or a receipt for search confirmation please submit to bg@shiftmed.com.
COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.
Additional Credentials:
Please note that additional facility specific credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.
Health Insurance Card - to have on file for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Get 2 References - there are a few partner facilities that require verified references before claiming a shift - please enter mobile numbers for your references
Flu Shot - there are a few partner facilities in the area that require a flu shot during flu season before claiming a shift
License Certificate - The Professional License Certificate credential in the app is used to contain a document that a state’s licensing body issues after a healthcare professional has met the state requirements and passed a specific licensing exam for a particular professional license type.
MMR - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift
Varicella - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift
Items that ShiftMed will Verify:
Active Professional Ohio STNA License **Please note that we are currently not hiring CNAs in Ohio
Background Check - OH BCII, or OH BCII & FBI Results.
If a prior BCI Criminal Background Check is submitted this will be verified by ShiftMed.
Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check
Special Requirements:
Ohio Residency - requires an FBI Background Check if the caregiver is NOT a resident of Ohio or has not been a resident of Ohio for the past 5-years
Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.
If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!
Ohio STNA State Credentialing Checklist
Completed in the ShiftMed App |
Completed in the ShiftMed App | ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally (Not visible in app) |
ShiftMed Required Credentials | Additional Credentials (May be required at specific facilities) |
ShiftMed Required Checks |
Credentials: ☐ Ohio STNA Professional License (Must be an STNA, not hiring CNAs) ☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.) ☐ SSN ☐ TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray) ☐ Form I9 ☐ Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination
Consent Forms: ☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form ☐ Training Manual ☐ Company Handbook | Credentials: ☐ MMR (Vaccine or Titer) ☐ Varicella (Vaccine or Titer) ☐ Flu Shot ☐ Resume | Background & Registry Checks: ☐ Background Check - OH BCII or OH BCII & FBI Results (Residency requirements will determine the type of Background Check) ☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check |