Public Health Program Specialist RN

California Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Public Health Program Specialist to develop, implement, and coordinate health services for pregnant and postpartum women and their families. You will work within a comprehensive preventative care model to ensure high-quality outcomes and strong patient satisfaction.

The role requires a BSN and California RN license, with experience in community health, home visits, and working with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in California.
• Experience delivering community health services, including home visits, in diverse settings.
• Ability to function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong teaching/mentoring skills across disciplines.
• Knowledge of the health care system and community resources.
• Ability to manage projects independently and maintain records.
• Clear verbal and written communication; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate health services for pregnant and postpartum women and families.
• Align activities with the organization’s vision and values to ensure patient-centered care.
• Coordinate care across teams and maintain comprehensive records for families served.
• Strive for high customer satisfaction while optimizing costs and outcomes.

Skills

Community health outreach

Home visits

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Health education

Bilingual English/Spanish

Written communication

Project coordination

California driver license

Education

BSN

RN license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Public Health Program Specialist is responsible for developing, Implementing, and coordinating health-related services for pregnant and postpartum women and their families, within a comprehensive model of preventative care. All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN)


• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)


• Demonstrated skill in providing community health services, including through home visits, within low-income communities to families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds


• Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.


• Skill in teaching and mentoring professionals from various disciplines and backgrounds.


• Knowledge of the health care system and community health care resources. Knowledge of community health theories and best practices.


• Demonstrated ability to execute projects in an independent and responsive manner.


• Skill in organizing and maintaining a comprehensive record-keeping system.


• Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner, along with the skill in writing clearly to articulate concepts and ideas in a logical fashion.


• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills


• CPR/BLS;Fire Safety Cert; Valid CA driver's license and ability to make home visits to various Los Angeles locations.

Preferred

• One year of community health nursing, with prenatal, postpartum or health education background preferred, with the ability to effectively plan and conduct health education services.


• Experience with staff supervision and program development.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.

Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. One Community. One Mission. One California