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MA - Massachusetts LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated this week

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for LPNs and RNs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Massachusetts.


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 (6+ months experience)

    • 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.

  • MA CORI Acknowledgement Form

  • Personal Information Release Acknowledgment

  • Arbitration Agreement


Required Credentials

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


Unlock Credentials

Please note that specific facility 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: 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.

  • Annual Physical Exam: (completed within the last year) Some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • MMR: Some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift.

  • Varicella: Some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift.

  • References: Some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift. Add your references directly in the app.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities require this credential during flu season.

  • 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.

  • Skills Self Evaluation: Complete directly within in the app.

  • NIH Stroke Scale Course: The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a critical component of acute stroke assessment and may be required for certain Specialties.

  • Crisis Prevention Training: This training is for primary caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals who directly intervene in crisis situations, teaching staff de-escalation techniques as well as restrictive and nonrestrictive interventions. This is the most commonly required CPI certification type required by our facility partners.

  • Online Learning Certificate: We have partnered with some of our Acute Health Systems to provide learning modules for our RNs, CNAs, and RTs.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Massachusetts LPN or RN Professional License

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

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


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


Massachusetts 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

Unlock Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ Massachusetts

LPN or RN Professional License (6+ months of experience)

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

☐ SSN

CPR

Consent Forms:

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ MA CORI Acknowledgement Form

☐ Personal Information Release Acknowledgment

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

MMR

TDAP

Resume

Background & Registry Checks:

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

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



Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Chat & Help Articles > Ask a Question!

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