About the role#
The Nurse Extern II program at Baptist Health Lexington offers clinical experience for nursing students during their final semester. This paid externship pairs you with a trained preceptor to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and staff nursing. Participants who complete the program are expected to transition into full-time staff roles after graduation and licensure.
What you'll do#
You will complete a 120-hour or 168-hour school practicum at the start of the semester. Once finished, you will continue working two 12-hour shifts per week for the remainder of the term. Your responsibilities include:
- Assisting with patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
- Performing patient hygiene, positioning, and bed-making.
- Administering non-parenteral and parenteral medications.
- Performing sterile procedures such as dressing changes and catheter insertion.
- Managing tracheostomy suctioning and NG placement.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a board-approved pre-licensure nursing program.
- Senior-level standing with completed clinical coursework.
- Current enrollment at BCTC (Leestown Campus), EKU (BSN), or Morehead (BSN).
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid.
About Baptist Health System KY & IN
Baptist Health System operates as a nonprofit health network based in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1924, the organization manages nine hospitals and over 400 points of care across Kentucky and Indiana. The system employs more than 23,000 staff members. Its network includes outpatient facilities, urgent care clinics, and diagnostic centers.
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