Registered Nurse – Risk Management Specialist
$71.7k - $111.1k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Lewes, DE, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
About the job
Requirements
- At least 2 years of clinical experience.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, data manipulation and data analysis software applications, and clinical data management.
- Ability to apply computer applications and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Registered Nurse credential (RN Diploma/RN Graduate Program).
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to keep confidential information regarding patients and team members.
- Ability to withstand crisis situations.
- Ability to provide customer service to patients, team members, and visitors.
- Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
Responsibilities
- Interpret Safety Tracking Tool information, determine event category and severity, verify information accuracy using appropriate sources, and notify the Director of Risk Management of events with severity level 7 or above and events with potential for serious harm.
- Identify trends in safety events and notify the Director of Risk Management and Quality Commitment in a timely manner.
- Investigate incidents and events promptly, including helping minimize adverse-event impact, interviewing knowledgeable people, documenting relevant locations or equipment with photographs or video when applicable, preserving potentially malfunctioning equipment or systems, collecting information beyond the medical record, and securing information such as computer logs that may become unavailable.
- Provide event-analysis and trend-based recommendations to risk management leadership and other directors and managers to support safe, reliable care and a safe environment for visitors, contractors, volunteers, students, and team members.
- Research accurate and credible information to support decision-making.
- Collaborate with leadership, frontline staff, educators, and medical staff to establish and review policies and procedures, identify potential failures or weaknesses, and recommend improvements.
- Use computer applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Beebe's Electronic Occurrence/Event Reporting System, and other applicable applications.
- Provide Safety Tracking Tool data to formal committees, ad hoc teams or committees, directors, managers, and others proactively or upon request in a timely fashion.
- Review medical records accurately and promptly, identifying errors or potential failures in treatment, care, documentation, and policy adherence.
- Maintain accurate databases tracking Safety Tracking Tools, reported incidents, and related data through closure, and follow up consistently and promptly for tool closure.
- Populate, review, and track data from external sources such as the FDA or device manufacturers and internal sources.
- Report potentially compensable events to insurers as requested by risk management leadership or executive staff.
- Communicate professionally and regularly with managers, directors, and team members to collaborate on problem-solving after reported safety events.
- Assist in ensuring appropriate actions are taken in response to identified safety events and potentially unsafe conditions.
- Identify events requiring proactive communication with organizational finance departments and notify those departments promptly of applicable requested actions.
- Conduct proactive audits and observations through walk-arounds in various departments, recommend audit and observation topics, provide timely feedback to department leadership, and support process improvement and compliance with safe, reliable care.
About the company
Beebe Healthcare is a health system that emphasizes practical nursing education and patient care in a variety of settings. Its nursing program follows a structured curriculum that progresses from basic to complex nursing care, integrating biological, behavioral, and social sciences to prepare graduates for entry-level practice. The program uses active learning and community resources, guided by Bloom’s Taxonomy and Maslow’s hierarchy, to develop independent judgment, critical thinking, and safe, high-quality care. Beebe Healthcare differentiates itself by linking education to real-world community needs, emphasizing ethical and professional accountability, patient advocacy, effective health teaching, and efficient use of resources. The company’s goal is to produce nursing graduates who can function as competent members of healthcare teams, deliver comprehensive care, and maintain professional standards in acute, long-term, and community-based settings.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lewes, Delaware
Founded
1916
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Beebe’s 2026 nursing class posted a 100% first-attempt NCLEX pass rate.
- Canopy rollout began July 28, 2026, improving staff safety across 1,500 frontline workers.
- Epic now enables MyChart scheduling, analytics, and care coordination across Beebe’s system.
What critics are saying
- Beebe cut 22 nonclinical jobs in August 2025 after reimbursement pressure and rising costs.
- February 2026 storm closures halted outpatient sites, exposing brittle operations during disruptions.
- Epic’s November 2025 rollout cost over $50 million, squeezing margins if utilization disappoints.
What makes Beebe Healthcare unique
- Beebe Healthcare runs Sussex County’s dominant local system with three campuses and deep community ties.
- Epic went live November 1, 2025, unifying records across Beebe’s network.
- Beebe acquired Cape Pharmacy October 31, 2024, strengthening outpatient medication control.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance