Oncology Nurse Navigator

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.

Location:

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.

Shift:

Thursday- 1-9pm CST (2-10pm EST)

Monday-Wednesday & Friday- 9-5pm CST (10-6pm EST)

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)