Risk Manager

Company 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.