Licensed Practice Nurse
Hickory, North Carolina
LVN
Posted Sep 4
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours a week
- 32
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Rotating · 32 hours
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Floating required
- Practice
- Epic charting
- Setting
- Clinic
More role details
- Accepts
- LVN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in North Carolina is $36/hr, across 460 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Requisition Job Description
**This is a full-time position, starting at 32 hours per week. It requires availability to work alternating weekends and may require floating to other nearby locations at times**
Read the full posting
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will utilize advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and advocating for patients. Your critical thinking and clinical knowledge will help support improved patient outcomes and enhance healthcare delivery.
In this role, you will
Administer oral, injectable, intravenous, and topical medications. Evaluate complex patient conditions, monitor pain levels, and document treatment responses. Apply advanced knowledge of vital sign monitoring to identify and record abnormalities in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
Perform routine assessments to monitor patient health and ensure overall well-being. Manage patient access to healthcare and connect individuals with community resources for medication administration, self-care techniques, and disease management. Conduct medication reviews to identify potential side effects and drug interactions.
Develop and administer mental health assessments to screen for depression and evaluate mood, behavior, and cognitive function. Accurately document patient medical history—including illnesses, medications, allergies, surgeries, and family history—using electronic health records. Use your excellent communication skills to interact with patients, families and other healthcare professionals Keep an organized, well stocked, clean clinic at all times.
To be considered for this important opportunity to care for patients in the community, you must meet the following
qualifications
Active and in good standing state LVN or LPN license. Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses). Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical documentation standards. Experience with phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and point-of-care testing. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience working in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics among staff and patients. Proven ability to manage sensitive information ethically and responsibly. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems; Epic experience preferred.
Educational
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED Graduate of a State approved Practical or Vocational nursing program. Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is
$21.10 - $43.78
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/31/2027
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Graduate of a State approved Practical or Vocational nursing program.
- Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Rent against this pay
- 24% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $64,576/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
$1,063 median rent against $4,437 a month at $32/hr for 32 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Hickory area index 88.5, where 100 is the national average.
Hickory sits in the foothills of western North Carolina, blending small-town ease with access to Lake Hickory and nearby Blue Ridge scenery. A lower-key pace and tight-knit community make it appealing for nurses seeking balance beyond the bedside.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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