Community Health Nurse – Los Angeles, California – Med Surg

Overview

The Hope Street Family Center (HSFC) was established in 1992 as a community program of California Hospital Medical Center. Original program funding was provided by a research and demonstration grant from the federal Head Start Bureau as a national effort to develop more effective ways to support young children and families.

Click here to learn more about the Hope Street Family Center.

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Clinical Services Health Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing health-related services for pregnant women, children 0-3 years of age, and their families. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide healthcare coordination for children and pregnant women; advocate for the healthcare needs of children and families; provide consultation for home visitation and interdisciplinary team regarding healthcare resources and community services.  Serves as liaison to community agencies.
  • Plan, develop, and facilitate ongoing training for all clinical staff in the areas of child health and development, pregnancy and maternal health, communicable diseases, general health and safety, environmental health, and nutrition.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

  • One year of community health nursing, with pediatric or health education background preferred.
  • Blingual English/Spanish language skills preferred.
  • Bachelor Degree in Nursing.   
  • Possession of a valid California driver’s license and ability to make home visits to various Los Angeles area locations.

Skills:

  • Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to effectively plan and conduct health education services.
  • Demonstrated skill in providing community health services within low-income communities to families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Skill in teaching and mentoring professionals from a various disciplines and backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of the health care system and community health care resources.
  • Knowledge of community health theories and best practices.
  • Knowledge of the field of family violence and familiarity with reporting laws.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute projects in an independent and responsive manner.
  • Experience with staff supervision and program development.
  • Skill in organizing and maintaining a comprehensive record-keeping system.
  • Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner.
  • Skill in writing clearly to articulate concepts and ideas in a logical fashion.
  • Possession of a valid California driver’s license and ability to make home visits to various Los Angeles area locations.

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