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# Oncology Nurse Navigator at Lantern

- **Company:** Lantern
- **Location:** Dallas, TX / New York, NY
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/employerdirecthealthcare/jobs/5216273007

## Job description

## 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.

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:

Monday - 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), 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

## 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)

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 TRUTH vs. 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 this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

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.

## About Lantern

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Lantern is a specialty care platform that connects members with top-tier surgeons, oncologists, and infusion providers to deliver high-quality, affordable care for surgery, cancer, and infusion therapy.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped/venture-backed – funding details not publicly disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Dallas, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 2011 (originally as SurgeryPlus)
- **Founders**: Not publicly named on the site (founded by a team that identified the need for better specialty care navigation)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Healthcare services / specialty care management
- Target customers: B2B – employers and health plans that offer Lantern as a benefit to their members; also serves members directly (B2B2C)
- Mission statement: “Help make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone.”

## Products & Services
- **Surgery**: Curated Network of Excellence for elective surgeries – members get access to top-performing surgeons with <1% complication rate vs. 8–15% national average, 55%+ lower rates, and faster scheduling (17 days vs. 38 average).
- **Cancer Care**: Oncology navigation program – connects members to community cancer centers and NCI-designated centers with average access in under 10 days; dedicated Nurse Navigators.
- **Infusion Therapy**: In-network infusion services for conditions like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis – includes at-home options; employers save 40%+ on infusion costs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: 12 million lives covered; over $1 billion saved for members and employers.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed publicly; the company partners with top health plans and employers across the US.
- **Growth Signals**: Hired 354 people in 2024; expanded from surgery into cancer care and infusion therapy; <1% member complication rate; member NPS of 85.

## Competitive Advantages
- Network of Excellence – providers are hand-selected based on quality, not just reviews, leading to significantly better outcomes (complication rate <1% vs. 8-15% industry average).
- Cost savings – negotiated rates 55%+ lower than traditional insurance, with average employer savings of 40%+ on infusions.
- Personalized care – each member gets a dedicated Care Advocate and clinical support from Care Advocates and Nurse Navigators.
- End-to-end platform covering three highest-cost categories (surgery, cancer, infusions) that account for 50% of healthcare spend.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding services to address more high-cost, high-complexity care needs – most recently adding infusion therapy.
- Scaling the curated provider network nationally while maintaining quality standards.
- Driving adoption among employers and health plans to cover more lives.

## Why Work Here
- Culture driven by the LIGHT values: Logic, Inclusion, Grit, Humanity, Truth.
- Fast-growing company – added 354 employees in 2024, actively hiring across roles.
- Fully remote or hybrid? The careers page suggests employees “work from across the U.S.” with a Dallas home office; likely offers flexible work arrangements.
- Comprehensive benefits: Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Paid Parental Leave, Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Paid Vacation, Retirement Savings Plan, and commuter spending.
- Mission-driven work: directly improving access to excellent, affordable specialty care for millions.

## Sources
1. [Lantern Careers Page](https://lanterncare.com/about-us/careers/)
2. [Lantern About Us](https://lanterncare.com/about-us/)
3. [Lantern Home Page (The Specialty Care Platform)](https://lanterncare.com/)
4. [Lantern Leadership Team](https://lanterncare.com/our-team/)
5. [Lantern Contact Page](https://lanterncare.com/contact-us/)
6. [Greenhouse Careers (Employer Direct Healthcare)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/employerdirecthealthcare)

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