THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent analytical and organizational skills, and experience in correctional or community health settings. They will be able to interpret assessment data, provide clear clinical guidance, and ensure that all care plans comply with DHCS, CalAIM, and facility standards. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with justice involved or high needs populations, with correctional healthcare experience highly desirable, and possess knowledge of CalAIM, Medi Cal requirements, DHCS documentation standards, and the Justice Involved reentry framework. They will have strong communication skills and the ability to mentor, guide, and clinically support non licensed care coordination staff, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with the medical vendor, correctional health staff, PRCMs, Managed Care Plans, and community based providers. The ideal candidate will be capable of prioritizing tasks, managing competing deadlines, and functioning efficiently in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, cultural competency, and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: 07/13/26 at 5 p.m.
Written Examination: TBD
Oral Examination: TBD
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THE POSITION
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) plays a critical clinical and programmatic role within the CalAIM Justice-Involved Reentry initiative. Working under the supervision of the Program Manager, the PHN provides clinical oversight, guidance, and support to the Community Health Workers who deliver person-centered care coordination services to justice-involved Medi-Cal beneficiaries during the 90-day pre-release period.
The PHN collaborates closely with the medical vendor, correctional health staff, Managed Care Plans (MCPs), ECM community providers, and internal leadership to ensure that reentry planning activities adhere to DHCS CalAIM Justice-Involved requirements, and facility protocols. The PHN reviews clinical assessments completed by the medical vendor, validates the accuracy and completeness of information used for reentry planning, and signs off on Reentry Care Plans developed by SCHW’s. The PHN supports program implementation, ensures compliance with regulations, and contributes to quality improvement and operational workflows.
This is a lead Public Health Nurse position responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, assistance with the administration and direction of staff in assigned Public Health programs. These programs provide population based services in clinical and/or community settings focused on illness and injury prevention and health promotion through education, case management, and direct care and community collaboration. Areas of practice may include but are not limited to maternal and child health, communicable disease, chronic illness and HIV/STD. This position is subject to overtime, standby and callback assignments, and performs related duties as assigned.
