The PACT/Specialty Care registered nurse provides direct care to Veterans in an ambulatory clinic with acute or chronic medical and surgical needs. The patient population varies from ambulatory to total care. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. The RN assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient, family education, patient self-management after discharge. 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 unless they are proficien