Operating Room Throughput Leader

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an experienced OR Flow Manager to optimize patient movement in a busy perioperative setting.

You will lead the operating room scheduling for 46 rooms, coordinating with anesthesia, nursing leadership, surgeons, and perioperative teams to ensure efficient flow and resource use. The role requires a BSN and prior Operating Room Charge Nurse experience, with a preferred Master’s in healthcare, operations, or engineering.

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.

Responsibilities

• Directs the efficient flow and movement of perioperative patients from pre-op to OR and PACU.
• Establishes effective communications with nursing management, anesthesia, surgeon, and administration.
• Ensures optimum utilization of the OR with minimal overtime and resources.
• Monitors delays and communicates trends to support institutional goals.
• Maintains relationships with Pre-Op, PACU, and ICU to ensure smooth OR operations.
• Manages staffing plans in collaboration with leadership and budget considerations.
• Maintains EPIC scheduling integrity and interfaces with IS as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Scheduling

Prioritization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EPIC scheduling

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an experienced OR Flow Manager to optimize patient movement in a busy perioperative setting.

You will lead the operating room scheduling for 46 rooms, coordinating with anesthesia, nursing leadership, surgeons, and perioperative teams to ensure efficient flow and resource use. The role requires a BSN and prior Operating Room Charge Nurse experience, with a preferred Master’s in healthcare, operations, or engineering.