Cultural Health Navigator

Building Location

• Building
• B -
• St
• Marys
• Medical
• Center
• Department: 2005260 CHAPLAINCY SERVICES - SMMC HOSP

Job Description

The Cultural Health Navigator will support Indigenous patients and their families to ensure that their cultural health is supported while within the inpatient environment at Essentia Health. This role will be a subject expert in Indigenous cultural health and serve as a point person for these issues within Essentia. Education

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities: Providing cultural knowledge, resources, and support for cultural and spiritual well-being, and assisting patients as they navigate their health care experience in an inpatient setting Facilitating connections between patients and the local Indigenous community Collaborating with the care team to ensure that patients' spiritual and cultural needs are honored Consulting with Essentia colleagues on culturally appropriate care and best practices Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications: Understanding of the region’s tribal, cultural, and spiritual traditions Previous experience in advocating for the needs of Indigenous people and building relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and tribal governments

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in healthcare, social services, education, or criminal justice settings Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

FTE: 0.6 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $23.06 - $34.59 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.