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DE - Delaware LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated over a week 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 of 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

  • Arbitration Agreement

  • Delaware Consent Form to start a Background Check


Required Credentials

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

  • Delaware Background Check: May require fingerprinting if have not been completed within the last 6 months in the state of Delaware.

    • Drug Screen (must be done with Background Check, not prior)

    • Eligible Letter

    • Get 2 References OR submit a Service Letter


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.

  • 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)

  • Annual Physical Exam: Completed within the last year.

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

  • 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.

  • MMR: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of MMR vaccination or a titer test.

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

  • Varicella: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the Varicella vaccination or a positive titer test.

  • 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.

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the hepatitis B vaccination series or a titer test.

  • TDAP Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of receiving the Tdap vaccination or completing a titer test.

  • Online Learning Certification - We have partnered with some of our Acute Health Systems to provide learning modules for our RNs, CNAs, and RTs. These modules vary based on specialty, location, and previous experience with the facility. You must complete these modules to be able to claim shifts at the facility.

  • Skills Assessment: This checklist is an essential part of our commitment to compliance and auditing with SSM Health.

  • TNCC: The Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) equips emergency nurses with essential trauma knowledge and skills to provide life-saving care.

  • CPR: Some of our partner facilities require specific specialized caregivers hold multiple different types of CPR Certifications.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Delaware LPN or RN Professional License with 6+ months experience

    • May require fingerprinting if have not been completed within the last 6 months in the state of Delaware.

    • Drug Screen (must be done with Background Check, not prior)

    • Eligible Letter

    • Get 2 References OR submit a Service Letter

  • 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.


Delaware 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:

☐ Delaware LPN or RN Professional License 6+ Months of experience

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

☐ SSN

Consent Forms:

☐ DE Background Check Consent Form

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

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

Resume

MMR

CPR

Background & Registry Checks:

Background Check & Drug Screening (Drug Screening must be completed as part of the Background Check process)

References or Service Letters (As part of Background Check

☐ 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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