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Nurse Flow Manager – Perianesthesia (PACU)

Eligibility
RNPost Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Shift
Days
Hours a week
40 hrs a week
Unit
PACU

Posted Jul 30

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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 rolesBoston staff postings that state pay run $38/hr to $47/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $44/hr, across 24 postings.
  • 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 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 settingPreferred 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?

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Living costs about 8% above the US average

Median rent
$2,147/mo
Household income
$97,344/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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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

Application details and notices

EEO Statement

2200 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.

Sourced from Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital’s careers page.

How this role fits you

About the employer

Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital
Academic Medical Center

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…

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