DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT - CCH

DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT - CCH

Job Number: 00138805

Job Posting: Apr 13, 2026, 3:06:04 PM Closing Date: May 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Full-time Shift Start Time: 7:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 3:30 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: NONE

Posting Salary: MIN $190,010 MAX $227,203

Organization: Health and Hospital Systems

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Director of Risk Management – CCH is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, directing and coordinating all aspects of the Cook County Health (CCH) Risk Management program for all affiliates and departments, including John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County, Ambulatory and Community Health Network clinics, Cermak Health Services and the Cook County Department of Public Health.

The Director of Risk Management – CCH routinely presents to and directly advises the CCHHS Board of Directors and CCH Leadership in matters of pending or imminent litigation, including making recommendations to settle or proceed to trial.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals

• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels

• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices

• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success

• Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures

• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

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Develops and implements a comprehensive risk management program including clinical risk identification and claims management.

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Conducts risk evaluation and coordination of corrective action implementation related to identified risk issues.

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Ensures compliance with relevant standards and statutes, with objective to control/minimize loss and protect the assets of CCH while maintaining quality care.

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Oversees, monitors, manages, and analyzes reported occurrence data collected through the electronic incident reporting system and investigation process.

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Submits events to excess carriers that could reasonably lead to litigation.

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Appears before the Quality and Patient Safety Committee of CCHHS Board of Directors, Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney and the Litigation Subcommittee of the Finance Committee of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in managing the liability claims brought against CCH.

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Reviews and analyzes the statistical data of losses and analyzing patterns, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

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Develops loss reduction measures and designs plans to resolve patient complaints and minimize the effects of adverse patient outcomes before they develop into professional liability claims.

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Coordinates with the Quality and Patient Safety Committee of CCHHS’ Board of Directors and CCH Departments of Quality Assurance Compliance and Safety in developing and implementing policies, practices and changes to comply with all relevant regulations and in providing recommendations to enhance the quality outcome functions and prevent liability.

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Providing expertise to CCH physicians and staff regarding all risk management issues and issues including conducting educational seminars and educational handouts.

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Conducts annual, multi-disciplinary reviews and appraisal of the risk management program.

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Conducts risk management education.

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Develops, manages and maintains the CCH bordereau of claims.

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Implements the electronic event reporting system and trains CCH staff on its use.

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Works with outside counsel to manage all litigation.

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Interfaces with County Risk Management