MLK Community Healthcare

Healthcare That Leads With Heart

MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles.

Anchored by Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, our system provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services supported by advanced technology, nationally recognized quality standards, and a deeply mission-driven workforce. We were founded to close gaps in access and outcomes—and everything we do reflects that purpose.

At MLKCH, excellence and equity go hand in hand.

Where Purpose Meets Practice: Why RNs Choose MLKCH

At MLKCH, nurses don’t just work here—they lead, grow and make a real impact.

Our RNs are trusted clinical partners, respected for their judgment, and supported by strong interdisciplinary teams. Whether you work in ICU, Emergency, or MedSurg/Telemetry, you’ll practice in an environment designed to support both exceptional care and professional fulfillment.

What sets MLKCH apart for nurses:

A mission-driven hospital where your work directly improves community health
Strong nurse–physician collaboration and team-based care
Advanced clinical protocols and fully digital systems
Clear pathways for growth, education and leadership

If you’re a nurse who cares deeply about patients, community and purpose, you’ll feel at home here.

Culture at MLKCH

The culture at MLKCH is rooted in compassion, collaboration and respect.

We believe great care starts with taking care of our people. Our teams work together across disciplines, support one another through challenges and celebrate shared wins. Nurses are encouraged to speak up, lead at the bedside and bring their full selves to work.

Through programs like our Employee Wellness initiatives, we foster connection across departments and create space for professional and personal well-being.

This is a place where people feel seen, supported and proud of the work they do.

Awards & Recognition

Nationally Ranked. Locally Rooted.
We’re proud to be one of the top-ranked safety-net hospitals in the country. Our achievements include:

Leapfrog Grade A for hospital safety
HIMSS-7 designation for advanced use of technology (only 6.4% of hospitals nationwide!)
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval™
Diabetes and Wound Care Centers of Excellence
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and WorkingNurse

Behind every award is a team of nurses making it happen.

Nurse Residency Program at MLKCH

The MLKCH New Graduate RN Residency prepares new nurses by organizing and overseeing all aspects of their transition into professional nursing. It is designed to be a highly supportive and well-paced learning experience.

As an RN Resident, you will be hired into the facility as a full-time employee. You will be supported—professionally and emotionally—by a network of nurses who act as teachers, preceptors, mentors, and debriefers. Upon successful completion of this paid RN Residency, you’ll be prepared to work as an independent, professional RN on your home unit. It is the best way for you to gain the experience, skills, judgment, and confidence you’ll need to thrive in your new career as a professional nurse at MLKCH.