Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager BWH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and 403(b) match

Magnet Hospital

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous paid time off

MBTA pass discount

Free parking nights/weekends

Childcare resources

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring an OR Nurse Flow Manager to oversee perioperative patient flow and case movement on weekends. You will partner with nursing leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, and hospital administration to ensure efficient use of OR resources and smooth patient transitions.

Ideal candidates bring BSN with OR charge nurse experience and proficiency in Epic, with a focus on leadership, collaboration, and cost-conscious staffing in a fast-paced environment.

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; strong leadership, communication and collaboration across 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead perioperative patient flow by coordinating movement from Pre-Op/ED/inpatient units to OR and then to PACU or appropriate unit.
• Partner with nursing leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, and admin to optimize OR resource use.
• Keep OR schedule moving; anticipate delays and minimize disruptions and overtime.
• Optimize staffing and skill mix to meet surgical volume and case needs.
• Balance patient needs, staffing, priorities, and operational demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with Pre-Op, PACU, ICU and other departments to create seamless perioperative flow.
• Monitor and communicate OR performance; track delays and trends for improvement.
• Support scheduling accuracy by coordinating with IS to maintain OR scheduling.

Skills

OR Flow management

Leadership

Staffing optimization

Epic proficiency

Education

BSN

MSN/related master’s (preferred)

Tools

Epic

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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