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LA - Louisiana LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as an LPN or RN in Louisiana?

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated over a week ago

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 Louisiana.


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.

Please Note: You must be professionally licensed to practice in this State.


Required Forms

Forms 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.

  • Arbitration Agreement


Required Credentials

Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:


Unlock Credentials

Please note that specific facility 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.

  • Annual Physical Exam: Completed within the last year.

  • 1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)

    • Disclaimer: 1-step PPD is the minimum testing requirement, however specific facilities may have additional TB testing requirements at their discretion.

  • TB Baseline Risk Agreement

  • COVID-19 Vaccine - Must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination (1-2 doses or booster) or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • Background Check: Complete Checkr Consent Form to start a Criminal Background Check. Background Check authorization will prompt once individuals attempt to claim a shift at a facility within the ShiftMed app.

    • Complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Annual Physical, TB Test, and ID.

  • 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: 2 dose vaccination series or titer.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.

  • Varicella: 2 dose vaccination series or titer.

  • References: Please enter their mobile number into the app.

  • Resume: Can be uploaded or completed directly in the app using our Resume Builder.

  • 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.

  • Hepatitis B: 3 dose vaccination series or titer.

  • TDAP: Vaccine record (valid for 10 years) or titer.

  • NIH Stroke Scale Course: The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a critical component of acute stroke assessment and may be required for certain Specialties.

  • Skills Self Evaluation: Complete directly within in the app.

  • EKG Assessment: Only Health Care Providers with a RN Professional License, Medical Specialty, and Surgery Specialty on file will be required to take the EKG Assessment.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


Louisiana 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

Unlock Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ Louisiana LPN or RN Professional License (6+ months of experience)

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

☐ SSN

Consent Forms:

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

CheckR Consent Form

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

MMR

TDAP

Resume

CPR

TB Test & TB Baseline Risk Agreement

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ National Sex Offender Check

☐ LA Adverse Action List Search

☐ Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check

☐ Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


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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