Nurse Flow Manager – Perianesthesia (PACU)
Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
- Eligibility
- RNPost Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 40 hrs a week
- Unit
- PACU
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Schedule and commitments
Days, 40 hours
- Shift
- Days
- A week
- 40 hours
- Term
- Permanent
The work and the unit
- Unit
- PACU
- Specialty
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Setting
- Hospital
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Charting
- Epic
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- In range for Boston staff roles
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Professional Development
- Continuing Education
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license Check your license
- Education
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience
- Recent Charge Nurse or nursing leadership experience within a PACU or Perianesthesia setting Preferred: Recent Charge Nurse or nursing leadership experience within a PACU or Perianesthesia setting
- Also asks
- Extensive knowledge of Perianesthesia/PACU operations and patient flow
- Also asks
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
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- Also asks
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities
What's around it?
Living costs about 8% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,147/mo
- Household income
- $97,344/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
About this role
Brigham and Women's Hospital | Mass General Brigham Location: Boston, MA
Schedule
Full-Time, 40 Hours | Rotating Shifts Lead Patient Flow. Support Exceptional Care. Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Flow Manager to oversee patient flow within our fast-paced Perianesthesia (PACU) department. In this leadership role, you'll work alongside nursing leadership, anesthesia providers, surgeons, and hospital administration to ensure safe, efficient patient movement while maximizing operational excellence. If you're a collaborative RN leader who thrives in a high-acuity environment, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and oversee patient flow throughout the PACU.
- Partner with nursing leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, and hospital administration to optimize patient throughput.
- Maintain a visible leadership presence, providing real-time support to staff and resolving operational challenges.
- Monitor staffing needs and allocate resources efficiently while minimizing overtime.
- Ensure accurate scheduling and workflow coordination through Epic.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and exceptional patient care.
- Support departmental goals through effective communication, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Extensive knowledge of Perianesthesia/PACU operations and patient flow
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities
Preferred
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Recent Charge Nurse or nursing leadership experience within a PACU or Perianesthesia setting
Why Join Brigham and Women's Hospital? As part of Mass General Brigham, you'll join one of the nation's premier academic healthcare systems, where innovation, teamwork, and patient-centered care drive everything we do.
We offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement savings plans
- Professional development and continuing education
- Career advancement opportunities within Mass General Brigham
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values diversity and excellence in patient care
If you're ready to lead patient flow, support clinical excellence, and make a meaningful impact in one of the country's leading academic medical centers, we encourage you to apply today. Apply Today! https://massgeneralbrigham.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MGBExternal/job/Boston-MA/Nurse-Flow-Manager-Perianesthesia---BWH_RQ4066562
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How this role fits you
About the employer
You would be walking into Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston, a nationally recognized academic medical center inside the Mass General Brigham system. On the PACU and perianesthesia side, the work is fast-paced and high-acuity: as a Nurse Flow…
On your path
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Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and call?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
