What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Manager, Operating Room - Evenings position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
Massachusetts General Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality health care in a safe, compassionate environment for patients and their families. As a major academic medical center, the hospital advances care through innovative research, education, and clinical excellence. Team members collaborate to improve the health and well-being of diverse communities locally and globally. Massachusetts General Hospital offers a wide range of career opportunities for healthcare professionals seeking growth, learning, and impact. Applicants can learn more about opportunities and organizational culture by visiting the hospital’s careers page.
The Clinical Nurse Manager, Operating Room is a full-time, on-site role based in Boston, MA. This position is responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations in the operating room, including staffing, patient flow, and coordination of surgical services. The Clinical Nurse Manager provides leadership and guidance to nursing staff, supports evidence-based practice, and promotes adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising and mentoring team members, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary partners, and ensuring timely, effective, and patient-centered perioperative care. The role also involves performance improvement initiatives, resource management, participation in policy development, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in Operating Room and Surgery settings, including familiarity with perioperative workflows and sterile technique.
- Strong background in Nursing and Medicine, with the ability to integrate clinical knowledge into leadership and decision-making.
- Proven commitment to high-quality Patient Care, including safety, comfort, and clear communication with patients and families.
- Current RN license in the state of Massachusetts and eligibility to practice without restrictions.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
- Prior leadership or charge nurse experience in an operating room or perioperative environment strongly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced setting.
- Experience with quality improvement, staff education, and change management in a clinical environment is beneficial.
- Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback for staff.
- -Ensures a positive work environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and staff.
- -Coordinating unit activities with other hospital departments of the hospital.
- -Develops and implements staffing plans.
Why Choose Mass General Brigham?
- The State’s First Magnet Hospital
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Full range of benefits included:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 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
- Employee “Perks” - discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
At Mass General Brigham, each of our actions is directed by insight, powered by proficiency, and motivated by compassion. Patients are our top priority, and the way we offer care reflects that priority every day. We aim to establish a healing environment that is safe, free of obstacles, and grounded in a spirit of exploration.