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.
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: Through academic partnerships with South Florida institutions of higher learning, The Baptist Health Nurse Scholars Program offers funding, faculty, classroom space and clinical sites for select nursing student programs. Students may apply for monetary incentives (scholarships) towards their tuition in return for work commitments at Baptist Health. Students accepted into the Scholars Program will participate in clinical experiences within Baptist Health facilities.
Nurse Scholars are provided a financial incentive (scholarship) towards school tuition. This amount is paid directly to the school, and students are responsible for the balance of their tuition and fees. At the completion of their training program, eligible students are offered employment opportunities at Baptist Health and a work commitment agreement.
Eligible Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University Ft Lauderdale Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Palm Beach Atlantic University Associate of Science in Nursing from Bethesda College of Health Sciences
To apply for the Baptist Health Nurse Scholars Program, please complete all fields below and upload all required documents. Prior to beginning your application, please review the program pre-requisites. Only complete applications received April 1st through June 30th (Fall semester) or October 1st through November 10th (Spring semester) will be reviewed.
Eligibility Prerequisites Florida resident eligible for in-state tuition Acceptance letter from a Nursing program of a Baptist Health partner school Eligible to work in the United States and eligible to work at Baptist Health. Note, current Baptist Health employees not in good standing, or former Baptist Health employees who are ineligible for rehire are ineligible to participate in the Nurse Scholars Program. Competitive GPA Application Requirements Once you have completed all of the prerequisites, you may download an application for the Baptist Health Nurse Scholars Program.
A complete application includes the following: Completed and signed application forms. A letter of full acceptance from your nursing program. Most recent, official transcripts.
Must be unopened. Professional resume EOE