About this Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager role at Mass General Brigham
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Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse Flow ManagerBrigham 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
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.
If you're a skilled OR nurse leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about optimizing patient care and surgical operations, we encourage you to apply today.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$81,473.60 - $157,851.20/Annual
Grade
8NTEMP
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
