Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager

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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.

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

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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EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

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