Public Health Program Specialist RN

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Public Health Program Specialist to develop, implement, and coordinate health services for pregnant and postpartum women and families within a preventive care model.

The role requires an RN with a BSN, strong community health experience, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Bilingual English/Spanish, CPR/BLS, and CA driver's license are essential for home visits in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Licensed RN (California) with active license.
• Experience in community health nursing and home visiting within diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate health services for pregnant and postpartum women and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver preventative care and ensure patient satisfaction while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Mentor and teach professionals from various disciplines; maintain comprehensive record-keeping and follow-up.

Skills

Community health nursing

Home visits

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching & mentoring

Health care system knowledge

Record-keeping

Clear communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR/BLS

Fire Safety Certification

CA driver license

Education

BSN

RN license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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

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 fromvarious 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