Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for CNAs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Kentucky.
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
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.
TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form: 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:
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.
Unlock 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.
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.
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.
Resume: Can be uploaded or completed directly in the app using our Resume Builder.
References: Please enter their mobile number into 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.
Annual Physical Exam: An annual physical can be a full physical exam or a statement of health from your doctor clearing you to work.
Items that ShiftMed will Verify
Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check
Checkr Background and/or Fingerprint-based Background Check through the KARES System (Facility dependent)
KY Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry Check
Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check
Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.
Kentucky 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: ☐ Kentucky CNA Professional License ☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.) ☐ SSN ☐ Form I9 ☐ TB Test
Consent Forms: ☐ Training Manual ☐ Company Handbook ☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form ☐ Arbitration Agreement | Credentials: ☐ MMR ☐ Flu Shot ☐ Resume | Background & Registry Checks: ☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check ☐ Checkr Background and/or Fingerprint-based Background Check through the KARES System (Facility dependent) ☐ KY Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry Check ☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check |
Questions?
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