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NV - Nevada CNA Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a CNA in Nevada?

Lara Freiberger avatar
Written by Lara Freiberger
Updated this week

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a checklist of requirements for CNAs interested in working with ShiftMed in Nevada.


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

    • 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

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 Form

  • Arbitration Agreement


Required Credentials

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

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



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.

  • Specialties: Some of our partner facilities frequently seek clinical support from healthcare professionals with specialized

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Some partner facilities will require either a COVID-19 Vaccination (1 or 2 doses) or a Booster.

  • 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.

  • TDAP: : Some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities require this credential during flu season.

  • Resume: Some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift.

  • References: Some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift. Add your references directly in the app.

  • 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.

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

  • N95 Mask Fit: Some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift.

  • CPR: Some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Nevada CNA Professional License

  • Fingerprint-based Background Check through the Nevada Automated Background Check System (NABS)

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

  • Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM)

  • Clear record on the Nevada Sex Offender Check Registry


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


Nevada CNA 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:

☐ Nevada CNA Professional License

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

☐ SSN

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

Consent Forms:

☐ Nevada Background Check Consent Form

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

MMR

TDAP

Resume

CPR

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ Fingerprint-based Background Check through the Nevada Automated Background Check System (NABS)

☐ NV Sex Offender Check

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ 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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