Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates who possess unique skills and abilities The Associate Director for Patient Care Services reports to and has a close working relationship with the Medical Center Director. He/she is kept informed of the Director's policies, decisions and functions. 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. Education: a. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant. NOTE: See exception in subparagraph (b) below for candidates who