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WI - Wisconsin CNA Credentialing Requirements

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

Lara Freiberger avatar
Written by Lara Freiberger
Updated over a month ago

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for CNAs, that are interested in working through ShiftMed in this area.

Please NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Wisconsin.

Required Credentials:

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

  • Physician Statement - click here for more information

  • 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)

  • ID

  • I-9

  • COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • 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


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.

  • COVID-19 Test - upload your most current negative COVID-19 test result (Please note that partner facilities with the clipboard symbol in-front of their name in the app - may have COVID-19 testing at their facility)

  • 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


Forms To Complete:

  • Completed BID Form - Background Check Consent - please answer all questions to the best of your ability

  • If you are from out of state or do not have 3 years of residency in the state of Wisconsin - completed the CheckR Email to start a Criminal Background Check - this will be emailed to you once we have completed your Wisconsin Background Check


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Wisconsin Criminal Background Check

  • If from out of state or do not have 3 years of residency in the state of Wisconsin - a completed CheckR Criminal Background Check

  • Active Professional Wisconsin CNA License

  • If from out of state - a verify CNA Registry Check for the other state(s) associated

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


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


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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.

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