Remote Indigenous Cultural Health Navigator

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health invites applicants for the Cultural Health Navigator role to support Indigenous patients and families within the inpatient setting at Essentia Health. You will be the subject expert in Indigenous cultural health and serve as a point person for these issues.

The role emphasizes facilitating connections with local Indigenous communities, ensuring respectful cultural and spiritual care as part of the care team, and advising colleagues on best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience advocating for Indigenous communities and building relationships.
• Understanding region's tribal, cultural, and spiritual traditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural knowledge, resources, and support for cultural and spiritual wellbeing in inpatient care.
• Facilitate connections between patients and local Indigenous communities.
• Collaborate with care teams to honor patients' cultural needs.
• Consult with Essentia colleagues on culturally appropriate care.

Skills

Indigenous culture knowledge

Advocacy for Indigenous

Community relationship building

Inpatient care navigation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Essentia Health invites applicants for the Cultural Health Navigator role to support Indigenous patients and families within the inpatient setting at Essentia Health. You will be the subject expert in Indigenous cultural health and serve as a point person for these issues.

The role emphasizes facilitating connections with local Indigenous communities, ensuring respectful cultural and spiritual care as part of the care team, and advising colleagues on best practices.