Risk Manager

St. Bernard Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Risk Manager for a full-time, on-site role overseeing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory areas.

You will monitor incident reports, conduct risk assessments, analyze trends, and partner with Quality, Compliance, Legal and Finance to develop action plans that improve patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in healthcare risk management, including risk assessment, incident investigation, and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of hospital operations, patient safety principles, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission standards, state and federal healthcare regulations, HIPAA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data interpretation and trend identification.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed documentation, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, risk management, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• Previous hospital/clinical experience in risk, quality, or compliance roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incident reports, assess risk, and track trends across hospital operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop actionable mitigation plans with leadership.
• Lead investigations and maintain comprehensive risk-management documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Finance to ensure effective risk controls.
• Develop and update policies/procedures to meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Educate staff on risk controls and continuous safety improvement initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, risk management, or related field

CPHRM preferred

Job description

St. Bernard Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children at its main campus. In addition to general family medicine, the hospital offers a wide range of specialty care, including emergency medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics, dentistry, women’s health, and prenatal care. The hospital’s Professional Pavilion and community-based offices give patients convenient access to care for chronic illnesses, special conditions, and pediatric needs. St. Bernard treats acute and chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, asthma, and diabetes, and has been ranked among the top 5 percent in the country for emergency medicine. Team members join a mission-driven organization focused on delivering accessible, high-quality care to diverse communities.

Role Description

The Risk Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago, IL. This role oversees the identification, assessment, and mitigation of clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory risks across the hospital. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring incident reports, conducting risk assessments, analyzing trends, and collaborating with leadership and clinical teams to develop action plans that reduce risk and improve patient safety. The Risk Manager leads and supports investigations, maintains risk management documentation, and contributes to policy and procedure development aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards. This role works closely with departments such as Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Finance to ensure effective risk controls, staff education, and ongoing improvement in hospital practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in healthcare risk management, including risk assessment, incident investigation, and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of hospital operations, patient safety principles, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission standards, state and federal healthcare regulations, HIPAA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and presenting findings to leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed documentation, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, risk management, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPHRM) is preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospital or clinical environment is highly beneficial, particularly in roles related to risk, quality, or compliance.