Spring 2026 Nurse Extern II

Paid Externship with a Trained Preceptor!

Job Description:

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) upon request
• 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

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.