Public Health Program Specialist RN

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Public Health Program Specialist to develop, implement, and coordinate health services for pregnant and postpartum women and families. The role emphasizes preventative care, alignment with the organization’s vision, and strong community engagement.

The position requires a BSN and RN license, plus experience in community health, home visits, and working within interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Experience delivering community health services, including home visits, to diverse families.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience teaching and mentoring professionals.
• Knowledge of the health care system and community health resources.
• Ability to execute projects independently.
• Strong record-keeping skills.
• Clear written and spoken communication; bilingual English/Spanish.
• CPR/BLS; Fire Safety Cert; Valid CA driver's license and ability to make home visits in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and coordinating health-related services for pregnant and postpartum women and families.
• Providing services within a comprehensive model of preventative care and aligning with organizational values.
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction in a cost-effective manner.

Skills

Community health services

Home visits

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching and mentoring

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR/BLS

Fire Safety

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

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 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.

Required

Job Requirements

• 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,concise, 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

Pay Range

$40.96 - $60.93 /hour