Operating Room Nurse Flow Manager

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:

• 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.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams.
• 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.