Do you have a nurse manager dedicated to the ED?

[MissERN]

Hi! My question is this: Do you have a nurse manager that is dedicated solely to the ED, or is he/she also managing other departments? I feel that the ED is a department that needs a manager who can dedicate his or her time completely to the ever changing needs that arise in the department, however I work at a facility where my manager also oversees 2 other departments. We are a 22 bed ED with high acuity. Thanks in advance for your replies!

[turnforthenurse, MSN, NP]

Our manager and director are dedicated to our ED. I couldn't imagine the NM managing other departments, as well.

[ChristineN, BSN, RN]

My manager solely covers the ER. My director covers like 3-4 different areas, but that seems to be more the norm

[Adenosine6]

25 Bed ER, 1 Director, 1 Manager, x2 Asst. Manager all for the ER only

10 yrs ago it was 1 Manager, 1 Asst. manager, Support manager.

[psu_213, BSN, RN]

Ours is ER only...I don't think there is any way she could manage an additional unit(s).

[HikingEDRN, BSN, RN]

We have one nurse manager and one director over the ED only. We have a 28 bed ED.

[mish_RN]

1 manager and 2 assistant managers (1 for days & 1 for nights). They are ER only.

[TheSquire, DNP, APRN, NP]

We used to - our recently "left", and we're not sure if he resigned or was asked to resign. Based on the things that come down from upper management, the former is just as likely as the latter.