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 New York.
Required Credentials:
Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shift:
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
CPR
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 - recommended but not required
**COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must 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
Flu Shot - about 50% 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:
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 Annual Physical, TB Test, and ID.
Items that ShiftMed will Verify:
Criminal Background Check (completed within the last year)
Active Professional New York LPN or RN License
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
LPNs and RNs 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!