*Spring 2027 Nurse Extern II Program Application*

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Paid Externship with a Trained Preceptor!

Must be enrolled in BCTC (Leestown Campus), EKU (BSN) or Morehead (BSN)

Deadline to apply: October 30, 2026

General Information:

The Nurse Extern II program is a collaboration between Baptist

Health Lexington (BHLex) and eligible accredited nursing

programs. The school will have oversight of the practicum hours

set up at the beginning of the semester and BHLex will have

oversight of the NE II program.

The program offers additional clinical practice experience to

qualified nursing students to enhance their preparation as

future licensed nurses.

The goal is to have a continuity of unit and preceptor for the

entire time at BHLex.

It is anticipated that, upon successful completion of the Nurse Extern II Program, participating students will

transition into a full-time staff nursing position after graduating and obtaining a provisional nursing license.

Eligible students are second semester seniors electing to do their 120-hour/168-hour practicum at BHLex.

Following completion of the 120-hour/168-hour practicum, students will continue working with a preceptor for approximately two 12-hour shifts per week for a total of 120/168 hours through the remainder of the semester.

Education and Experience:

The Nurse Extern II must be actively enrolled in a board-approved pre-licensure nursing program and provide documented proof of active enrollment (transcript). Candidates must have successfully completed clinical coursework to reach senior-level standing as determined by an accredited school of nursing.

Required Skills:

Vital Signs: Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respirations, Temperature

Medications: Non-Parenteral route (PO, Optic, Ophthalmic, Nasal); Parenteral routes (ID, SQ, IM, Traditional, Z-Track)

Non-Sterile Procedures: Patient transfer, Complete Bathing/Hygiene, Bed-making (occupied), Patient positioning (Semi Fowler's, Supine, Lateral)

Procedures: Sterile Gloving, Sterile Dressing Change, Hand Washing/PPE, Foley Catheter Insertion, Tracheostomy Suction, NG placement to suctioning or feeding and removal, Peripheral IV catheter insertion and removal, Change peripheral catheter to saline lock

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Application Process:

Apply to this job posting with updated resume

Provide current school transcripts (official OR unofficial)

Complete interviewing process with Hiring Leader(s)

If selected:

Complete all onboarding and employee health requirements for BHLex.

Attend 1-week paid orientation prior to starting senior semester

Complete school practicum

Transition to Nurse Extern II following completed practicum, continue working two 12-hour shifts per week for a total of 120/168 hours through the remainder of the semester.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26106855