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Oklahoma CNA Credentialing Requirements

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

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 Oklahoma.

Required Credentials:

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

  • ID (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)

  • Social Security Number

  • I-9

  • Background Check - If you do not have a current Oklahoma Fingerprint Background check through OK-SCREEN, we will schedule you to get one completed.

  • 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 these are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require:

  • CPR

  • **Physical (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)

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

  • Tdap Vaccine

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine

  • Resume

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

  • MMR

  • Varicella

  • COVID-19 Test - upload your most current negative COVID-19 test result that was collected within the last 2-weeks (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

  • Flu Shot - there are a few partner facilities in the area that require a flu shot during flu season before claiming a shift


Forms To Complete:

  • Complete the Oklahoma Consent and Release Authorization and the Oklahoma Provisional Employment Form - these forms will both be added to your Documents Tab in the app to sign once you have uploaded your Annual Physical, TB Test, and ID. Once we enter this information into the system it will let us know if we need to schedule you for fingerprinting. We will let you know and schedule your appointment.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Oklahoma Criminal Background Check through OK-SCREEN

  • Active Professional Oklahoma CNA License

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

  • All required registry checks


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.

**Please NOTE: To claim shifts in your area, you may be prompted to submit the following additional documents in the app. Please visit the My Credentials tab to upload this information. The sooner you add, the faster you can claim shifts. TB Test, Physical, COVID-19 Vaccine


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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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