Oncology Nurse Navigator

Oncology Nurse Navigator

Dallas, TX & New York, NY— hybrid position. Candidates must be Dallas or New York City area based. Remote days require a private, secure home workspace free from other employment, caregiving, or school obligations during working hours.

About Lantern

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country.

Job Overview

The ONN serves as a dedicated clinical partner for members navigating a cancer diagnosis, providing personalized education, care coordination, and ongoing support throughout the treatment and survivorship journey.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full, active caseload of members with cancer diagnoses, providing individualized navigation, education, and clinical support from diagnosis through survivorship.
• Conduct comprehensive oncology intake assessments to establish member needs, goals, and care priorities.
• Educate members and families on diagnosis, treatment options, clinical pathways, and available resources using evidence-based, NCCN-aligned and ONCC-aligned guidance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care by facilitating communication between members, treating providers, and the broader LCC team.
• Identify and address barriers to care including psychosocial, financial, and logistical needs; connect members with appropriate support resources.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation of all member interactions and clinical activities within Lantern's care management platform.
• Complete all outreach, follow-ups, and care coordination tasks within defined timeframes.
• Participate in call auditing processes and consistently apply feedback to maintain and improve quality of care delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead ONN, LCSWs, Medical Records Specialists, Care Advocates, and cross-functional partners.
• Contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to Lantern workflows, clinical protocols, and documentation standards at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Active RN license in a compact state with unencumbered ability to be licensed in all 50 states
• Minimum 3 years of oncology nursing experience
• Active ONCC certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) with unencumbered ability to maintain certification throughout employment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with NCCN guidelines and ClinicalTrials.gov
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment; must be Dallas area based

Strong Candidates Will:

• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and deep knowledge of oncology diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship care
• Communicate with empathy, cultural competence, and clinical precision in all member-facing interactions
• Be detail-oriented and disciplined in documentation, follow-through, and quality standards
• Maintain a full, balanced caseload while meeting all productivity and quality expectations
• Thrive in a fast-paced, technology-enabled environment and adapt readily to frequent process changes
• Work effectively as part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Approach complex or ambiguous clinical situations with sound independent judgment
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to equitable, member-centered care across a diverse oncology population

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Budget: $90,000 base-$105,000 base + bonus (depends on location/level/relevant experience)