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LVN / LPN

CVS Health

Albany, NYFull-time$22.4–48.67/hrPosted todayStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$22.4–48.67/hr
Location
Albany, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active State LVN Or LPN License, requiredNCLEX-PN Completion, required

Job overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse delivers evidence-based patient care in the community. The role includes assessing patient needs, administering treatments and medications, monitoring health, documenting care, and connecting patients with healthcare and community resources. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication Administration, requiredPatient Assessment, requiredVital Sign Monitoring, requiredMedication Review, requiredMental Health Assessment, requiredMedical Documentation, requiredMedical Terminology, requiredClinical Documentation, requiredPhlebotomy, requiredVaccine Administration, requiredPoint-of-Care Testing, requiredCommunication, requiredOrganization, requiredSensitive Information Management, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredCritical Thinking, requiredDecision-Making, requiredElectronic Medical Records, requiredEpic, nice to have

Qualifications

Active State LVN or LPN License, requiredNCLEX-PN Completion, requiredClinical Setting Experience, requiredHigh School Diploma or GED, requiredPractical or Vocational Nursing Program Graduate, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

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.

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

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:

$22.40 - $48.67 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: 12/09/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

How this job compares

Set against the 29,038 open Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22.4–48.67/hr
  • New York median$32–40/hr1,656 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–45/hr13,022 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $35.53/hr, is close to the New York median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the middle half of Nurse hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,490 open Nurse jobs in New York and 29,038 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (12,109 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 8,825 of the 29,038 open Nurse jobs (30%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Nurse jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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