Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager

Salem Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet-recognized nursing excellence

Competitive compensation and benefits

Pension plan and 403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, is seeking an experienced perioperative leader to serve as OR Nurse Flow Manager. You will oversee daily operating room flow, coordinate patient movement through pre-op, surgery, and recovery, and optimize resources in a high-volume environment.

Requirements include a BSN and previous OR Charge Nurse experience; a Master’s in healthcare, operations, or engineering is preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead OR flow and scheduling; coordinate patient movement pre-op to post-op.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing leadership, PACU, ICU, and departments to maximize OR efficiency.
• Monitor schedules, anticipate delays, and implement throughput solutions.
• Align staffing with surgical volume and patient acuity; manage staffing to meet demand.
• Support departmental policies, quality initiatives, and organizational goals.

Skills

Nursing leadership

OR flow management

Communication

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing

Master’s Degree in related healthcare/Operations/Engineering

Tools

Epic scheduling system

Job description

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Job Summary

Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager Brigham and Women’s Hospital | Boston, MA | Full-Time (36 Hours) | Rotating Shift Lead the Flow of Care in One of the Nation’s Premier Surgical Programs Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse leader to serve as our OR Nurse Flow Manager. In this critical role, you will oversee daily operating room flow, coordinate patient movement throughout the surgical continuum, and ensure efficient utilization of resources across a complex, high-volume operating room environment. Working alongside surgeons, anesthesia leaders, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care while optimizing operational performance in a department that performs approximately 27,000 surgical cases annually across 46 operating rooms.

Why Brigham and Women’s Hospital?

• Magnet-recognized nursing excellence
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Pension plan and 403(b) retirement match
• Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• 50% MBTA pass subsidy
• Free parking on nights and weekends
• Childcare and emergency backup care resources
• Employee discounts on entertainment, sports, travel, and more
• A collaborative culture committed to innovation, excellence, and inclusion

What You’ll Do

Lead and coordinate daily operating room patient flow and scheduling activities. Facilitate the movement of patients from pre-op through surgery and post-operative recovery. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia teams, nursing leaders, PACU, ICU, and ancillary departments to maximize OR efficiency. Monitor schedules, anticipate delays, and implement solutions to maintain patient throughput. Align staffing resources with surgical volume, patient acuity, and operational needs. Utilize clinical judgment to prioritize routine, urgent, and emergent cases. Monitor and maintain scheduling accuracy within Epic. Promote teamwork, communication, and operational excellence across the perioperative service line. Support departmental policies, quality initiatives, and organizational goals.

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.

Skills for Success

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities Ability to effectively prioritize patients, staffing, and operating room resources Experience partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary teams Strong organizational and operational management skills Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a high-volume clinical environment

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $81,473.60 - $157,851.20/Annual Grade 8NTEMP

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