The Acute Care (3-West) Registered Nurse manages the care of the acutely ill postoperative surgical, neurology, and medicine patient(s) as well as, coordinates and facilitates care to restore stability, minimize complications, and achieve optimal patient outcome within a dynamic, acute care environment. 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 unless they are profici