Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a critical role responsible for overseeing the daily flow of the operating room, coordinating patient movement throughout the surgical continuum, and ensuring efficient utilization of resources in a complex, high-volume environment. This position works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia leaders, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care and optimize operational performance. The department performs approximately 27,000 surgical cases annually across 46 operating rooms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree required
Previous Operating Room Charge Nurse experience required
Knowledge of patient care and operational flow activities
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in related healthcare, Operations, engineering Preferred

Responsibilities

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.