LPN-Inpatient, Observation Unit
Miami, Florida
Posted Sep 8 · New grads welcomed
What the listing says
Role
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- FL nursing median $42/hr
FL nursing postings that state pay run $30/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $52/hr, across 961 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U. S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
Read the full posting
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description
This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician and/or LIP for patients of all ages. Provides support as needed to providers while ensuring the health, safety and comfort of all patients. Estimated pay range for this position is $23.62 - $31.41 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications
Degrees
High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.
Licenses &
Certifications
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Basic Life Support.
IV Certification (30 Hour).
Licensed Practical Nurse.
Additional
Qualifications
IV Certification within 30 days of hire. Life Support Certificate (BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS) as per department standard. Previous hospital experience preferred.
Minimum Required
Experience
No Experience Required
EOE, including disability/vets
Sourced from Baptist Health South Florida’s careers page.
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Requirements
- IV Certification within 30 days of hire.
- Life Support Certificate (BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS) as per department standard.
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
- Minimum Required
- No Experience Required
- EOE, including disability/vets
Benefits
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Miami, Florida
- Median rent
- $1,758/mo
- Local household income
- $62,462/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Miami area index 114.2, where 100 is the national average.
Miami blends sun-soaked coastal living with a fast-paced, multicultural energy. Nurses relocating here find year-round warmth, Latin-Caribbean flavor, and bustling healthcare corridors. Whether you prefer the high-rise condos of Brickell or the beach-town feel of Miami Beach, the city delivers a vibrant lifestyle where ocean breezes meet 24/7 urban excitement.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You are looking at Baptist Health South Florida, a Miami-based nonprofit system with 12 hospitals, 200 outpatient centers, and more than 29,000 employees across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach. If you are a new graduate, the RN Residency is…
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
