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LA - Louisiana CNA Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a CNA 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 CNAs 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

    • 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:


Required Credentials

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


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.

  • 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.

  • COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs 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.

  • Drug Screening: Drug screening requirements vary by facility.

  • NIHSS: Maybe be required at some acute care facilities.

  • CPR: Specific requirements depend on the facilities and unit you are working.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Professional Louisiana CNA License

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

  • National Sex Offender Check

  • LA Adverse Action List Search

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


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


Louisiana 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:

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

☐ SSN

Consent Forms:

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

MMR

Resume

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ National Sex Offender Check

☐ LA Adverse Action List Search

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

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


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