**Job Summary:** The Manager of Risk Management oversees departmental operations and personnel, ensuring the effective implementation of risk mitigation strategies to minimize exposure to loss and liability. This role is responsible for risk assessment, regulatory compliance, staff education, and reporting to support patient safety and organizational objectives. **Essential Functions:** + Monitor and evaluate departmental performance, identifying and addressing operational variances to maintain compliance with risk management and quality standards. + Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and standards to ensure alignment with organizational mission and regulatory requirements. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, address, and mitigate risk-related concerns while supporting new program initiatives. + Lead risk assessments, investigations, and internal reporting of actual and potential risks, ensuring timely response and resolution. + Educate staff on risk management protocols, patient safety initiatives, and incident reporting to promote a culture of safety and compliance. + Oversee the investigation, processing, and defense of claims and suits, ensuring timely and accurate legal responses. + Provide guidance on budget planning and resource allocation for risk management activities. + Perform other duties as assigned while ensuring compliance with all policies and standards. **Qualifications:** + **Education:** Associate degree (Required); Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Risk Management, or a related field (Preferred). + **Experience:** + 3-5 years in healthcare risk management, compliance, or quality assurance (Required). + 1-2 years of leadership experience (Preferred). **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + Strong understanding of healthcare risk management principles, compliance regulations, and industry standards. + Proficiency in policy development, budgeting, and quality assurance. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. + Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. **Licenses and Certifications:** + **CPHRM - Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management** (Preferred). **What We Offer:** + Competitive Pay + Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Extended Illness Bank (EIB) + Tuition Reimbursement + Matching 401(k) + Opportunities for Career Advancement + Rewards and Recognition Programs + Additional Discounts and Perks* **INDLEAD** To apply, please email **laura_peterson2@chs.net** Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.