*Spring 2027 Nurse Extern II Program Application*

BHS; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Clinical practicum hours

Possible pathway to full-time

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington offers a paid Nurse Extern II externship in collaboration with approved nursing programs. Eligible students enrolled at BCTC Leestown Campus, EKU BSN, or Morehead BSN may participate, with practicum hours set up and overseen by the nursing programs and Baptist Health Lexington.

The program aims to provide additional clinical experience and a pathway to full-time staff nursing after graduation and licensure. Apply by October 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a board-approved pre-licensure nursing program with transcript
• Must have successfully completed clinical coursework to achieve senior-level standing

Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and employee health requirements for Baptist Health Lexington.
• Attend 1-week paid orientation prior to starting senior semester.
• Complete school practicum.
• Transition to Nurse Extern II following practicum and continue two 12-hour shifts per week for the remainder of the semester.

Skills

Vital Signs

Medications

Non-Sterile Procedures

Procedures

Basic Life Support

Education

Active enrollment in board-approved pre-licensure nursing program

Completion of clinical coursework for senior-level standing

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)

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.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer