Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
24 hr Rotating every weekendAs the OR Nurse Flow Manager you will play an essential role in ensuring safe efficient and seamless patient flow throughout the perioperative experience. You will use your clinical expertise leadership skills and operational judgment to keep cases moving support our teams and optimize OR performance.
In this role you will:
Lead perioperative patient flow by coordinating the movement of patients from Pre-Op the ED or inpatient units to the Operating Room and then to PACU or the appropriate inpatient unit.
Drive efficient OR operations by partnering closely with nursing leadership anesthesia surgeons clinical support teams and hospital administration to ensure effective use of OR resources.
Keep the OR schedule moving by anticipating challenges identifying potential delays and taking proactive steps to minimize disruptions overtime and unnecessary staffing expenses.
Optimize staffing and skill mix by aligning nursing resources with surgical volume and case needs with particular attention to key staffing transition times throughout the day and evening.
Use clinical expertise and sound judgment to balance patient needs staffing surgical priorities and operational demands in a fast-paced environment.
Build strong partnerships across the organization by collaborating with Pre-Op PACU ICU and other ancillary departments to create a seamless perioperative experience.
Monitor and communicate OR performance by tracking actual and potential delays identifying trends and sharing insights that support operational and institutional goals.
Support technology and scheduling accuracy by monitoring the Epic scheduling system and partnering with Information Systems to maintain accurate and reliable OR scheduling.
Plan proactively for staffing needs and secure appropriate resources while remaining mindful of budget and operational impact.
Promote a positive team environment that supports staff engagement professional growth job satisfaction and high performance.
Champion organizational standards by implementing departmental policies supporting compliance and following established escalation pathways when additional resources or leadership support are needed.
Contribute to the success of the department by taking on additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree required
Previous Operating Room Charge Nurse experience required
Masters Degree in related healthcare Operations engineering Preferred
Knowledge of patient care and operational flow activities as described.
- Excellent clinical judgment critical thinking and organizational abilities.
- Proven ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions in a fast-paced OR environment.
- Commitment to fair equitable and customer-focused leadership.
- Calm decisive and effective under pressure.
- Proficient in Epic and other healthcare technology systems.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Reasons to Choose Brigham and Womens Hospital
- Competitive salary and great benefits including pension and 403(b) match. Magnet Hospital
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Free parking for nights and weekends
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
- Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$81473.60 - $157851.20/AnnualGrade
8NTEMPEEO Statement:
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.