Program Coordinator - KC/Christus Nursing Apprenticeship

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator serves as a vital liaison between Kilgore College and Christus Health System in the implementation of the KC/Christus Nursing Apprenticeship (Nursing WORKS – Workforce-Oriented Readiness, Knowledge, and Structure). This innovative initiative integrates paid, work-based clinical experiences with academic requirements to prepare nursing students as safe, competent, workforce-ready graduates.
The coordinator will work onsite at Christus facilities while also serving as Kilgore College nursing faculty, ensuring seamless alignment between academic and clinical objectives. The role involves direct oversight of student apprentices and nursing preceptors, support for preceptors, coordination of clinical scheduling, and continuous collaboration with academic and hospital leadership.

Position responsibilities:

Program Implementation & Oversight

• Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the Nursing Apprenticeship program at clinical sites.
• Serve as the primary on-site resource for students during paid clinical rotations, providing guidance, coaching, and immediate problem resolution.
• Serve as the primary on-site resource for hospital nursing preceptors.
• Ensure program implementation complies with Texas Board of Nursing Guideline 3.7.43 and Kilgore College/Christus MOU agreements.
• Monitor student progress, clinical hour tracking, and competency achievement through approved evaluation systems.

Academic–Practice Collaboration



 

• Work in tandem with the Director of Nursing to align academic coursework with clinical practice requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty to revise curriculum, integrate applied clinical learning, and maintain high academic standards.
• Facilitate effective communication between hospital preceptors, KC faculty/staff, and Christus clinical leadership.
• Support preceptor development by assisting in training sessions, mentorship, and evaluation processes.
• Complete clinical grading each shift per apprentice.
• Completed end-of-semester clinical evaluations for each apprentice.

Student & Preceptor Support



 

• Provide weekly evaluations of student performance in partnership with preceptors.
• Serve as a liaison to ensure students receive timely compensation for clinical hours.
• Address student concerns related to work-life balance, clinical placement, or competency development.
• Support preceptors in applying adult learning principles, coaching strategies, and competency assessments.

Program Monitoring & Evaluation

• Collect, track, and report program outcomes, including retention, graduation, NCLEX pass rates, and employer satisfaction.
• Contribute to program evaluation activities, stakeholder meetings, and reporting to grant funders.
• Assist in identifying barriers to implementation and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Position Requirements:

Required:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in nursing education (clinical instruction, preceptorship, or faculty role).
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and clinical environments.

Preferred:



 

• Knowledge of Texas Board of Nursing regulations related to clinical education.
• Experience with curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Familiarity with digital clinical tracking systems (e.g., ATI program manager or similar).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:



 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety:

Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits: 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $58,766 for a Master's degree to 68,169 for a doctorate. 

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program

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All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.