Oncology Nurse Navigator

Lantern; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lantern is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to support members through cancer care journeys. This role is hybrid, based in Dallas, TX or New York, NY, with in-office presence 3 days per week. Requires a BSN, active compact-state RN license, and oncology nursing experience.

Responsibilities include caseload management, patient education, care coordination across providers, and documentation within Lantern's care platform. Competitive base salary plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of oncology nursing experience.
• Active ONCC certification (OCN, CPHON, or CBCN) or ability to maintain certification.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Office applications.
• Hybrid work ability; based in Dallas, TX or New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full oncology patient caseload with education and coordination from diagnosis through survivorship.
• Conduct comprehensive oncology intake assessments to identify needs and goals.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and care pathways.

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

Empathetic communication

Clinical judgment

Documentation accuracy

Education

BSN

Active RN license (compact state)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dallas, TX - Hybrid (3x in office/week); New York, NY - Hybrid (3x in office/week)

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. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.

The Oncology Nurse Navigator 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 or New York, NY - Hybrid position - 3x in office per week.

Shift:

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), Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON), or Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) 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 or New York 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
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off

Compensation: Base salary range: $90,000 - $105,000 + bonus, depending on relevant experience, location, and qualifications.

About You:

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
• You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTHvs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
• You thrive in a Team Environment.Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through thisLIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.