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OH - Ohio LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a LPN or RN in Ohio?

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Written by Lara Freiberger
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Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for LPNs and RNs that are interested in working through ShiftMed 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 (6+ months of experience)

    • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 does require a flu shot during flu season before claiming a shift

  • 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

  • Specialties - some of our partner facilities frequently seek clinical support from healthcare professionals with specialized skills. If you're certified in a specialty area of practice, you want this credential on file with us.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Active Professional Ohio LPN/RN License

  • 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

  • Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) 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 passed 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 LPN/RN 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 LPN or RN Professional License (6+ months of experience)

☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.)

☐ SSN

TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray)

Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination

CPR

Consent Forms:

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

Credentials:

MMR (Vaccine or Titer)

Varicella (Vaccine or Titer)

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

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check

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