Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Miami, FL
Licensed practical nurses in Miami earn a metro median near $30.10 an hour, and Jackson Memorial, UHealth, Nicklaus Children's and the Miami VA all staff LPN roles. Here are the current openings, followed by who hires, what it pays and how to get licensed in Florida.
Current licensed practical nurse Openings in Miami, FL
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Licensed Practical Nurse Work in Miami
Miami's hospital LPN jobs cluster in the Health District off the 836, where Jackson Memorial's Emergency Care Center on NW 12th Avenue and the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center on NW 16th Street both use practical nurses alongside RNs. Jackson also staffs LPNs for Corrections Health at the county jails, including Metro West Detention Center and Turner Guilford Knight, which is steady work that many new grads never think to look for.
The rest of the work sits in clinics and outpatient offices. Nicklaus Children's uses LPNs in emergency services, primary care and school health, UHealth has posted LPN roles at its Medley campus, and Mount Sinai has hired LPNs for its outpatient offices in Hialeah. Spanish is a real advantage here: UHealth lists bilingual skills as preferred for LPN work.
Top Miami Employers for Licensed Practical Nurses
These Miami health systems employ licensed practical nurses:
- Jackson Health System - the county's public system uses LPNs in the Jackson Main emergency department and in a PRN pool for Corrections Health.
- Nicklaus Children's Health System - the pediatric system hires LPNs for emergency services, primary care and school health programs.
- UHealth - University of Miami Health System - has posted hybrid LPN roles at its Medley campus that ask for ACLS, BLS and PALS.
- Miami VA Healthcare System - the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center hires Practical Nurses at GS-6, including in mental health.
- Mount Sinai Medical Center - the Miami Beach hospital has hired full-time LPNs for its outpatient offices in Hialeah.
Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Miami
- Entry level: about $24 to $27 an hour for newly licensed LPNs.
- Experienced: roughly $27 to $32 an hour with a few years in a hospital, clinic or correctional setting.
- Senior: about $32 to $36 an hour for veteran LPNs with IV certification and specialty experience.
These are estimates built from federal May 2025 wage data for the Miami metro, where the median is $30.10 an hour. Federal jobs pay on their own scale: the Miami VA's Practical Nurse GS-6 posting listed $71,306 to $92,697 a year. IV certification, night shifts, correctional and emergency work, and Spanish fluency all push pay up.
How to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse in Miami
Florida licenses practical nurses through the Florida Board of Nursing, part of the Florida Department of Health, and the state uses the title Licensed Practical Nurse. You graduate from a Board-approved program, apply to the Board ($110), register with Pearson VUE for the NCLEX-PN ($200), complete Livescan fingerprinting and pass the exam; the license usually issues 7 to 10 days later. Locally, Miami Dade College runs a one-year Licensed Practical Nursing certificate at its Medical Campus in the Health District, and Lindsey Hopkins Technical College offers a 1,350-hour Practical Nursing program on weekday daytime hours. Hospital jobs such as Jackson's ED role also ask for BLS and 30 hours of IV training from a Board-approved program.
What the Job Involves
LPNs give hands-on nursing care under the direction of an RN or physician. A shift means taking vital signs, giving medications, changing dressings, collecting specimens, starting or monitoring IVs where certified, documenting care in the chart, rooming patients in clinics and reporting changes in a patient's condition to the supervising nurse.
Skills Employers Look For
- Active Florida LPN license
- BLS certification, with ACLS or PALS for some units
- IV therapy training
- Medication administration and accurate charting
- Electronic health record experience
- Spanish and English for patient communication
Career Path and Advancement
Many Miami LPNs start in clinics, correctional health or per diem pools, then move into emergency or specialty units at Jackson, Nicklaus or the VA. The most common next step is bridging to RN: Miami Dade College runs a 900-hour Professional Nursing (LPN-RN) certificate for licensed practical nurses at its Medical Campus, which opens the door to the much larger RN job market across the Health District.
Related Careers in Miami
If practical nursing interests you, these related Miami roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Florida use the LPN or LVN title?
Florida uses Licensed Practical Nurse. The license is issued by the Florida Board of Nursing after you graduate from an approved program and pass the NCLEX-PN.
How much do LPNs make in Miami?
The Miami metro median is about $30.10 an hour, according to federal May 2025 wage data. New LPNs generally start around $24 to $27 an hour, and experienced nurses with IV certification can reach $32 to $36.
How long does it take to become an LPN in Miami?
Plan on about a year of training. Miami Dade College's practical nursing certificate is a one-year program, and Lindsey Hopkins Technical College's program runs 1,350 hours. After that you sit the NCLEX-PN, and the license usually issues within 7 to 10 days of passing.
What does it cost to get an LPN license in Florida?
The Florida Board of Nursing charges $110 for the application and license, and Pearson VUE charges $200 to sit the NCLEX-PN. You also pay a Livescan provider for fingerprinting, and that fee varies by location.
Do Miami LPNs need IV certification?
Many hospital jobs ask for it. Jackson's emergency department LPN role, for example, requires 30 hours of IV training from a Florida Board of Nursing approved program, so completing that course makes you competitive for hospital work.
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