Spring 2027 Nurse Extern II Program Application
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in BCTC (Leestown Campus), EKU (BSN) or Morehead (BSN).
- Actively enrolled in a board-approved pre-licensure nursing program.
- Provide documented proof of active enrollment (transcript).
- Successfully completed clinical coursework to reach senior-level standing as determined by an accredited school of nursing.
- Proficient in taking Vital Signs: Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respirations, Temperature.
- Proficient in administering Medications: Non-Parenteral route (PO, Optic, Ophthalmic, Nasal); Parenteral routes (ID, SQ, IM, Traditional, Z-Track).
- Proficient in Non-Sterile Procedures: Patient transfer, Complete Bathing/Hygiene, Bed-making (occupied), Patient positioning (Semi Fowler’s, Supine, Lateral).
- Proficient in 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) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Eligible students are second semester seniors electing to do their 120-hour/168-hour practicum at BHLex.
Responsibilities
- Provide additional clinical practice experience to enhance preparation as future licensed nurses.
- Work with a trained preceptor for approximately two 12-hour shifts per week for a total of 120/168 hours through the remainder of the semester, following the completion of the practicum.
- Attend a 1-week paid orientation prior to starting the senior semester.
- Complete school practicum hours.
- Transition to Nurse Extern II role following completed practicum.
Benefits
- Paid Externship
- Paid orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
