Clinical Risk & Quality Compliance Leader (RN)

St. Bernard Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago seeks a Risk and Quality Compliance Manager to lead clinical risk management, support quality improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance with IDPH, The Joint Commission, CMS, Illinois statutes, and OSHA.

The role requires RN licensure in Illinois and a BSN or other clinical healthcare field, with 3+ years in acute care and healthcare risk management, plus experience interpreting regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Illinois with BSN or clinical healthcare background required.
• 3+ years in acute care and healthcare risk management are required.
• Experience interpreting IDPH, TJC, CMS, and OSHA regulations is essential.
• Desirable Master’s degree and professional risk/quality certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor risk management and quality compliance programs.
• Lead internal and external audits against ISO 13485, FDA, HACCP, CGMP, ISO 9001.
• Oversee quality systems design to improve safety and overall quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality control and inspection protocols.
• Analyze quality data for trends and root causes; drive process improvements.
• Provide training on quality management principles across departments.
• Manage documentation, audit reports, corrective actions, and regulatory submissions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or other clinical healthcare field

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field

Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)

Certification in Quality Improvement (CPHQ)

Just Culture Certified

OSHA training and/or certification within 1 year of hire

Tools

PPR software

Quality management systems

Regulatory compliance frameworks

Job description

St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago seeks a Risk and Quality Compliance Manager to lead clinical risk management, support quality improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance with IDPH, The Joint Commission, CMS, Illinois statutes, and OSHA.

The role requires RN licensure in Illinois and a BSN or other clinical healthcare field, with 3+ years in acute care and healthcare risk management, plus experience interpreting regulatory standards.