Oncology Nurse Navigator

Lantern

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Manage a full caseload of cancer patients, providing personalized navigation and support
  • Conduct comprehensive oncology assessments to establish member needs and goals
  • Educate patients and families on their diagnosis, treatment options, and available resources
  • Facilitate communication between members, providers, and care teams for coordinated care
  • Identify barriers to care and connect members with necessary resources
  • Document all interactions and clinical activities accurately in the care management platform
  • Meet defined timeframes for outreach and care coordination tasks

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
Full Job Description
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 - hybrid position. Candidates must be Dallas area based with the ability to work in-house up to five days per week depending on business need. Remote days require a private, secure home workspace free from other employment, caregiving, or school obligations during working hours.

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

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