Fall 2024 Nurse Extern II

Job Description:

Paid Externship with a Trained Preceptor!

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. Students participating in the program will

transition into a staff nursing position after 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 fall semester.

Process:

• Apply to this job posting.

• Complete the interview process in May 2024.

• Onboard with Baptist Health Lexington in June/July 2024.

• Attend 1-week paid orientation prior to starting senior semester (7/29 - 8/1).

For questions, please contact Mary.Wunch@bhsi.com

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.