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FL - Florida CNA Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated this week

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

    • 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.

  • Arbitration Agreement


Required Credentials

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

  • Two References: Please enter their mobile number into the app.


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.

  • Annual Physical Exam: Completed within the last year.

  • 1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test: Some partner facilities may require this credential.

    • PPD typically good for 1 year

    • Chest xray typically good for 5 years, but some facilities may require yearly.

  • CPR: Some partner facilities may require CPR. Depending on your role and the shift you are working, a specific certification may be needed. Be sure to confirm Facility Specific Credentials.

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Some partner facilities may require this credential.

  • MMR: Some partner facilities may require this immunization.

    • 2 doses vaccination series or titer

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

  • Varicella: Some partner facilities may require this immunization.

    • 2 doses vaccination series or titer

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

  • Drug Screening: Some partner facilities may require this credential.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Florida CNA Professional License

  • Florida Background Check Level 2 - Fingerprint based background check through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

  • 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.


Florida CNA 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:

☐ Florida CNA Professional License

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

☐ SSN

☐ Two References

Consent Forms:

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Florida Background Check Authorization

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

CPR

MMR

TDAP

Resume

Background & Registry Checks:

Florida Background Check Level 2 - Fingerprint through AHCA

☐ 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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