Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Magnet Hospital

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass

Free parking for nights and weekends

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an OR Nurse Flow Manager at Brigham and Women's Hospital to lead perioperative patient flow and optimize OR performance. The role requires overseeing movement from Pre-Op/ED to OR and PACU, collaborating with nursing leadership, anesthesia, and surgeons, and ensuring efficient scheduling and staffing in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes strong clinical judgment, leadership, and experience with Epic.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• Master's degree in related healthcare/operations preferred
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Epic or similar systems

Responsibilities

• Lead perioperative patient flow from Pre-Op/ED to OR and PACU or inpatient unit.
• Partner with nursing leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, and staff to optimize OR resources.
• Anticipate delays, minimize disruptions, overtime, and staffing costs.
• Align staffing with surgical volume and key transition periods.
• Monitor delays and share insights to support OR performance goals.
• Ensure accurate scheduling in Epic and coordinate with IS for reliability.
• Promote a positive team environment and adherence to departmental policies.
• Take on additional responsibilities and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Epic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in Healthcare/Operations (preferred)

Tools

Epic

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

24 hr Rotating, every weekend

As the OR Nurse Flow Manager, you will play an essential role in ensuring safe, efficient, and seamless patient flow throughout the perioperative experience. You will use your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and operational judgment to keep cases moving, support our teams, and optimize OR performance.

In this role, you will:

Lead perioperative patient flow by coordinating the movement of patients from Pre-Op, the ED, or inpatient units to the Operating Room and then to PACU or the appropriate inpatient unit.

Drive efficient OR operations by partnering closely with nursing leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, clinical support teams, and hospital administration to ensure effective use of OR resources.

Keep the OR schedule moving by anticipating challenges, identifying potential delays, and taking proactive steps to minimize disruptions, overtime, and unnecessary staffing expenses.

Optimize staffing and skill mix by aligning nursing resources with surgical volume and case needs, with particular attention to key staffing transition times throughout the day and evening.

Use clinical expertise and sound judgment to balance patient needs, staffing, surgical priorities, and operational demands in a fast-paced environment.

Build strong partnerships across the organization by collaborating with Pre-Op, PACU, ICU, and other ancillary departments to create a seamless perioperative experience.

Monitor and communicate OR performance by tracking actual and potential delays, identifying trends, and sharing insights that support operational and institutional goals.

Support technology and scheduling accuracy by monitoring the Epic scheduling system and partnering with Information Systems to maintain accurate and reliable OR scheduling.

Plan proactively for staffing needs and secure appropriate resources while remaining mindful of budget and operational impact.

Promote a positive team environment that supports staff engagement, professional growth, job satisfaction, and high performance.

Champion organizational standards by implementing departmental policies, supporting compliance, and following established escalation pathways when additional resources or leadership support are needed.

Contribute to the success of the department by taking on additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree required
• Previous Operating Room Charge Nurse experience required
• Master's Degree in related healthcare, Operations, engineering Preferred
• Knowledge of patient care and operational flow activities, as described.

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams.

• Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions in a fast-paced OR environment.
• Commitment to fair, equitable, and customer-focused leadership.
• Calm, decisive, and effective under pressure.
• Proficient in Epic and other healthcare technology systems.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Reasons to Choose Brigham and Women's Hospital

• Competitive salary and great benefits, including pension and 403(b) match. Magnet Hospital
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Free parking for nights and weekends
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
• Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$81,473.60 - $157,851.20/Annual

Grade

8NTEMP

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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