Public Health Program Specialist RN

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Public Health Program Specialist to develop, implement, and coordinate health-related services for pregnant and postpartum women and their families.

The role requires delivering community health services, including home visits, within low-income communities, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Bilingual English/Spanish is essential, with CA driver's license to visit various LA locations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSN and be a Licensed RN.
• Experience delivering community health services, including home visits, in low-income settings.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and mentor others.
• Knowledge of the health care system and community health resources.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• CPR/BLS; Fire Safety Cert; CA driver's license for home visits in LA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate health-related services for pregnant and postpartum women and their families.
• Align daily duties with the organization’s vision and values to achieve high customer satisfaction at low cost.
• Provide community health services, including home visits, to diverse populations and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Community health services

Home visits

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring professionals

Record-keeping

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Public Health Program Specialist you will be responsible for developing, Implementing, and coordinating health-related services for pregnant and postpartum women and their families, within a comprehensive model of preventative care.

Every day you will perform your 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.

To be successful in this role, you mus have demonstrated skill in providing community health services, including through home visits, within low-income communities to families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

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 (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

Pay Range

$40.96 - $60.93 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.