New Mexico CNA Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Shiftmed Care Team Leadership
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 the state of New Mexico.

Please NOTE that you must have a CNA that is issued through the state of New Mexico.

Required Credentials:

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

  • ID

  • I-9

  • 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

  • CNA Job Description - 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:

  • **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)

  • **Physical (completed within the last year)

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

  • COVID-19 Test - upload your most current negative COVID-19 test result (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

  • License Certification - about 30% of our partner facilities require a copy of your professional license before claiming a shift

  • Flu Shot - about 50% of our partner facilities in the area does require a flu shot during flu season (effective 11/1/20) before claiming a shift

  • Hep B vaccine


Forms To Complete:

  • Complete Checkr consent to start a Criminal Background Check - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Physical, TB Test and ID - Under My Credentials scroll to Background Check - it will be listed as Missing - select - and then complete the consent form in the app

  • New Mexico Registry Check Authorization


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • New Mexico Registry Check

  • Active Professional NM CNA License

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

  • Consolidated Online Employee Abuse Registry Check (COR)


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

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!

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