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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 Shiftmed Care Team Leadership
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Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for LPNs or RNs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Delaware.


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.

NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Delaware.

Once uploaded you will be prompted to sign your documents and upload the required credentials for your state. Keep in mind some Facilities may have additional requirements aside from the state specifics. See below for more information on what your state requires.


Required Documents:

Documents 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


Required Credentials:

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

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

  • Get 2 References - (if no service letter) please enter mobile numbers for your references

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

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


Additional Credentials:

Please note that additional facility specific 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift

  • 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

  • IV Therapy Certificate - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift

  • Online Learning Certificate - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift


Forms To Complete:

Completed directly within the app using the tap to sign feature

  • Personal Information Release Acknowledgement

  • Delaware Consent Form to start a Background Check


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

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

  • Delaware Background Check (Eligible Letter)

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

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

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


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


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!


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

Additional 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

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

CPR

Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination

References or Service Letters

☐ Drug Screening

Consent Forms:

☐ DE Background Check Consent Form

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Personal Information Release Acknowledgement

Credentials:

MMR (Vaccine or Titer)

Varicella (Vaccine or Titer)

Resume

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ Background Check & Drug Screening - DE Background Check (Eligible Letter)

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check

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