CNA

16
Jun
2021

6 Ways to Celebrate CNAs

Suppose you work at a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or hospital. In that case, you may be thinking about how to say thank you to your certified nursing assistants (CNAs) during National Nursing Assistants Week (June 17-24, 2021) or on National Career Nursing Assistants Day (June 17, 2021).

More than 4.5 million caregivers care for our nation’s frail, elderly, or chronically challenged citizens who stay in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. They add value to the lives of residents in their care.

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Posted by ShiftMed Team in Nursing, 0 comments
18
May
2021

Nurse Certifications and Skilled Nursing Caregivers in Illinois

Certifications are a vital part of ensuring schedulers have the credentialled nursing staff and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) they need. Nursing certification is different for each state, and ShiftMed requires nurses and CNAs to upload specific documentation via the ShiftMed app.  

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Posted by ShiftMed Team in Nursing, Staffing, 0 comments
21
Apr
2021

Nurse Certifications and Skilled Nursing Caregivers in Ohio

Certifications are a vital part of ensuring schedulers have the credentialled nursing staff and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) they need. Nursing certification is different for each state, and ShiftMed requires nurses and CNAs to upload specific documentation via the ShiftMed app.

State of Ohio

CNAs, LPNs, and RNs seeking work through ShiftMed in the State of Ohio must have a professional license through the state. They must also upload identification (passport, driver’s license or photo ID, and Social Security card to complete I9 verification). Other required documentation includes a 1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB blood test (completed within the last year) or chest x-ray (completed within the last five years); physical results (completed within the last year); and an I-9.

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Posted by ShiftMed Team in Staffing, 0 comments