The RN practices within the Surgical Services and under the umbrella of PCS providing a wide range of outpatient care coordination for patients being treated by Surgical Specialties. The RN provides direct care to a designated group of patients with acute and/or chronic surgical/specialty needs in the ambulatory care setting. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions