California Department of Public Health
Hiring nurses in Los Angeles County, CA
From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jun 30, 2026Sources
The short version
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is a state government agency dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of all Californians. Rather than operating as a traditional clinical healthcare facility, CDPH functions as a regulatory, policy-making, and public health oversight body.
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Dialysis nurses: 2 of 3 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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The hard parts
Management rated lowest category at 3.3 out of 5 by nurse reviewers
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Bureaucratic nature of large state government agency
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Pay and benefits rated 3.5 out of 5, potentially below private-sector nursing compensation
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
May not appeal to nurses seeking direct patient care roles
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Which units are hiring?
Dialysis (2) and geriatric (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to California Department of Public Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from California Department of Public Health
Nurse Surveyor JC-518964
$89,000–$117,000/year
- RN/LVN
Nurse Surveyor Supervisor II JC-518141
$104,000–$129,000/year
Nurse Surveyor JC-518586
$89,000–$117,000/year
- RN/LVN
Sources
- cdph.ca.gov
Employer website
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