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NV - Nevada LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Lara Freiberger
Updated yesterday

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a checklist of requirements for LPNs or RNs who are 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

  • Professional License (LPN/RN - 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 Nevada.

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 Form


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)

  • 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

  • MMR - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift

  • Flu Shot - some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season

  • Varicella - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift

  • Annual Physical Exam - some of our partner facilities may 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.

  • 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.

  • Resume - A Resume is a formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize their qualifications for a position.


Forms To Complete:

  • Complete the NV Background Check Consent Form - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Annual Physical, TB Test, and ID.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Active Professional Nevada LPN or RN 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 Nevada Sex Offender Check Registry

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


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


Questions?

If you have any questions, contact us by using our chat option in the app. This can be found by selecting the hamburger menu in the lower right-hand corner and selecting "Help Center" and then the "Chat & Help Articles" option.


Nevada 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:

☐ Nevada RN or LPN Professional License (6+ Months 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:

☐ Nevada Background Check Consent Form

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

Credentials:

MMR (Vaccine or Titer)

Varicella (Vaccine or Titer)

Resume

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

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