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CA - California LPN/LVN & RN Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated over 2 weeks ago

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.

  • TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

  • CA Meal Period Policy and Rest Break Policy: 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:

  • Resume: Can be uploaded or completed directly in the app using our Resume Builder.


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.

  • 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)

  • Background Check: Some partner facilities may require a Criminal Background Check through Checkr.

  • CA Sexual Harassment Training: To work with California facilities, you must complete the mandatory sexual harassment training certification

  • CPR: Some partner facilities may require CPR. Depending on your role and the shift you are working, a specific certification may be needed. Be sure to confirm Facility Specific Credentials.

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Some partner facilities may require this credential.

  • MMR: Some partner facilities may require this immunization.

    • 2 doses vaccination series or titer

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.

  • Varicella: Some partner facilities may require this immunization.

    • 2 doses vaccination series or titer

  • References: Enter their mobile number into the app.

  • Drug Screening: Some partner facilities may require this credential.

  • LA Fire Card: Fire Life Safety certificate may be required by some of our partner facilities

  • IV Therapy Certificate: Some ShiftMed facility partners in California and Florida require healthcare professionals to show proof of IV Therapy Certification.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


California LPN/LVN/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:

☐ California LPN/LVN or RN Professional License

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

☐ SSN

Resume

Consent Forms:

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

CheckR Consent Form

☐ CA Meal Period Policy Acknowledgement

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray)

MMR

TNCC

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ 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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