Operating Room Evening Flow Manager

Boston, MA (Onsite)

Full-time | 40 hours | Evening shift

About Us

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

The Operating Room Evening Flow Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing patient flow within a highly complex, high-volume surgical environment.

This leadership role ensures efficient utilization of operating room resources, coordinates patient movement, and supports real-time decision-making across a 46-room OR with over 27,000 annual cases.

Working closely with anesthesia, nursing leadership, surgeons, and support teams, this position plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency, controlling costs, and supporting high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate perioperative patient flow from pre-op, ED, or inpatient units through surgery and recovery
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, and hospital administration to optimize OR utilization
• Monitor and manage the daily OR schedule to maximize efficiency and minimize delays
• Track, communicate, and address delays, trends, and operational challenges
• Align staffing levels and skill mix with surgical volume and acuity throughout the shift
• Ensure optimal resource utilization while minimizing overtime and excess staffing
• Establish and maintain relationships with ancillary departments (Pre-Op, PACU, ICU)
• Monitor accuracy of EPIC scheduling system and coordinate with IT as needed
• Plan and secure additional staffing resources when necessary, considering budget impact
• Enforce departmental policies and support compliance
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented environment and strong staff engagement
• Serve as escalation point for operational issues and decision-making
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required)
• Master’s degree in healthcare, operations, or related field (preferred)

Experience

• Previous operating room charge nurse experience (required)
• Strong understanding of perioperative patient flow and OR operations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
• Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Ability to prioritize patients and resources based on clinical urgency
• Experience negotiating and coordinating with physicians and staff
• Ability to manage staffing fairly and effectively
• Proficiency with EPIC or similar systems
• Ability to work under high-stress conditions while maintaining quality standards

Work Environment

• High-acuity, high-volume operating room setting
• Fast-paced and physically demanding environment
• Work area located underground with no natural light
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases

Additional Details

• Location: 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA
• Schedule: 40 hours/week, evening shift
• Employee type: Regular

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $81,473.60 – $157,851.20 annually

Mass General Brigham offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on experience, education, and skills.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Bonuses, differentials, and recognition programs

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the Mass General Brigham careers site using Job ID RQ4050867.

EEO Statement:

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 (857)-282-7642.

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Pay: $81,473.60 - $157,851.20 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $81,474 - $157,851