Pennsylvania LPN & RN Credentialing Requirements

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 this area.

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

Required Credentials:

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

• Physical (completed within the last year)

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

• Identification - Requires Passport, if not Passport, then requires Driver’s License or Photo ID AND Social Security Card to complete I9 Verification

• I-9 (Before completing be sure your Identification documents have been uploaded into the app)

• CPR

• Resume

• **COVID-19 Vaccine - if you receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson Vaccine please upload a copy of the documentation **NOT Required at this time, but it is recommended

• Training Manual - completed directly within the app using the tab to sign feature

• Company Handbook - completed directly within the app using the tab to sign feature

Pro 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:

• 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

• Drug Screening - currently only the Pittsburgh area is requiring a Drug Screen

Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

• PA PATCH Criminal Background Check (completed within the last year)

• Active Professional PA LPN/RN License

Special Requirements:

• PA Residency - requires an FBI Background through the Department of Aging if either NOT a resident of PA or has not been a resident of PA for the passed 2-years - https://uenroll.identogo.com/ (Enter 1KG8RJ as the service code and later in the process when asked for a Facility ID you can use 14623.)

Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.