Oncology Nurse Navigator

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Oncology Nurse Navigator at Lantern managing cancer patient care and coordination. Collaborating with specialists to deliver personalized education and ongoing support for cancer diagnoses.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

oncology nursingclinical supportcare coordinationintake assessmentsdocumentationevidence-based guidancebarrier identificationquality improvementmultidisciplinary carecare management

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationindependencetime managementproblem-solvingeducationteamworkadaptabilityempathyleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)Active RN licenseONCC certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN)