New York CNA Credentialing Requirements

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

Lara Freiberger avatar
Written by Lara Freiberger
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 this area.

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

Required Credentials:

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

  • Physical (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) **Disclaimer - a 1-step PPD is the minimum testing requirement, however specific facilities may have additional TB testing requirements at their discretion.

  • ID

  • Professional License Certification - this is a screenshot of your physical license from the state

  • I-9

  • MMR (New York City - requires Titers that document that you are immune to Measles, Mumps and Rubella, other parts of New York will accept proof of MMR Vaccines)

  • Resume - Our partners are interested in your experience working as a CNA

  • **COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or complete a Medical Exemption form in the app. A Religious Exemption is not accepted in the state of NY.

  • 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


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:

  • 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 - 50% of our partners in New York require this credential

    before claiming a shift - please enter mobile numbers for your references

  • License Certification - the majority of our partners do require this credential

  • Flu Shot - the majority of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season

  • Varicella - about 30% of our partner facilities require documentation on your Varicella Titers before claiming a shift


Forms To Complete:

  • Completed Form 102 CHRC Form - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Annual Physical, TB Test, and ID.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Active Professional New York CNA License

  • If CNA - we will collect information needed to complete the top portion of the Form 103 CHRC Form for the Orientation Shift

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

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

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

  • Clear record on the NY SORA Exclusion Check


CNA's in New York are required to attend Facility Orientations.


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!

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