OR Flow Manager: Perioperative Operations Lead

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Subsidized MBTA pass

Free parking

Childcare support

Retirement plan

Ticket discounts

Pension & 403(b) match

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking an OR Flow Manager to maximize patient flow and optimize operating room utilization across 46 ORs and over 27,000 cases yearly. This 36-hour rotating role requires coordinating with anesthesia, nursing, surgeons, and support services to ensure efficient resource use and cost control.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN, OR Charge Nurse experience, and may have a Master's degree; EPIC proficiency is desirable for maintaining scheduling integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing is required.
• Previous Operating Room Charge Nurse experience is required.
• Master's degree in related healthcare/operations preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care and operational flow activities.

Responsibilities

• Directs efficient perioperative patient flow from pre-op to PACU.
• Establishes effective communications with nursing management, anesthesia floor leader, surgeon, and administration.
• Minimizes overtime and staffing costs while maximizing OR utilization.
• Tracks delays and communicates trends to leadership.
• Aligns staffing with surgical volume, noting peak times.
• Maintains relationships with ancillary departments for smooth operations.
• Monitors the Epic scheduling system for data integrity.
• Plans for additional staffing with budget considerations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Decision making under pressure

EPIC familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking an OR Flow Manager to maximize patient flow and optimize operating room utilization across 46 ORs and over 27,000 cases yearly. This 36-hour rotating role requires coordinating with anesthesia, nursing, surgeons, and support services to ensure efficient resource use and cost control.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN, OR Charge Nurse experience, and may have a Master's degree; EPIC proficiency is desirable for maintaining scheduling integrity and