The Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) nurse is a professional registered nurse, qualified by education and experience in providing broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively implement health promotion, prevention, and management of the sub-acute, chronic illness, and palliative care. The RAC- RN executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches in management of acutely and chronically ill Veterans. See Duties for more. Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one