Advanced Practice Nurse

This position is located in the Pre-service Unit within the Office of Medical Servies at the Office of Health Services, Peace Corps' Headquarters, Washington DC. Pre-service Unit is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the process for reviewing Peace Corps Volunteer applicants for medical clearance for service. The incumbent will conduct comprehensive medical reviews of applicants with medical conditions requiring medical care and accommodation in the country of service.

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements prior to the closing date of this announcement, 06/10/2026. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience demonstrated in your resume, including volunteer work. Qualification claims are subject to verification. This vacancy is being announced at FP-03.

Basic Requirement for the 0610 Job Series (FP-03 / GS-13 Level): In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below:

EDUCATION
A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.

Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position.

Basic Requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade Level

In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Specialized Experience at the FP-3 (GS-13) Level: To qualify for this position at the FP-3 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-4 or GS-12. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role.
Specialized experience includes:

• Experience managing medical review operations as a certified nurse practitioner, including evaluating Invitee medical cases within systems such as MAXx and providing clinical recommendations.
• Experience conducting detailed assessments of medical submissions from Pre-Service Nurses by reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy and coordinating with stakeholders to support comprehensive case evaluations.
• Experience making determinations on standard to moderately complex medical cases and escalating complex or high-risk cases to supervisors or specialists to ensure policy-compliant medical clearance decisions.
• Experience leading quality improvement and policy development efforts by reviewing and revising medical screening guidelines, interpreting policy impacts, and developing SOPs and guidance.
• Experience serving as an occupational health subject matter expert by contributing to OSHA-compliant policy development, advising on accommodations for individuals with medical, mental health, or disability-related needs, and facilitating communication among OHS, regional, and country-level staff.

AND

Licensure

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.

~AND~

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Current or former Federal employees, including Peace Corps employees, must meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements to be eligible for this position. For positions above the FP-09 (GS-05) level, you must have completed at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the position to which you are applying.

All current or former Federal employees, including internal employees, must provide a copy of their SF-50(s), "Notification of Personnel Action," to demonstrate that you meet Time-in-Grade requirements. For more information, refer to the "Required Documents" section below.

Please note:

• If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience, please review the "Education" section of this announcement.
• Experience that satisfies the Specialized Experience requirements must be clearly documented in your resume. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Please review the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for further information on resume requirements.
• Specialized experience may be gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service (e.g., National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups).
• One year of experience refers to full-time work. Part-time work will be credited on a prorated basis.
• For more details on qualification requirements, refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, available on the OPM web site.

Responsibilities:

The Advanced Practice Nurse performs the following major duties:

• Independently performs certified nurse practitioner functions by reviewing and clearing Invitee medical cases in systems such as MAXx and providing medical guidance to support timely processing of the medical advisor queue.

• Conducts clinical assessments of submissions from Pre-Service Nurses, ensures clarity and completeness of medical documentation, and collaborates with stakeholders to collect additional information needed for case evaluation.

• Provides determinations and medical recommendations for standard to moderately complex cases, and elevates complex or atypical cases to supervisors or specialists to support consistent and timely decision-making.

• Serves as an occupational health subject matter expert by contributing to the development of OSHA-compliant policies and procedures, advising on accommodations for Invitees with medical or mental health conditions, and supporting creation of country medical resource survey questions.

• Leads quality improvement activities by reviewing and updating medical screening guidelines, interpreting policy impacts, adjusting medical country sort lists, and developing procedures and instructions for use of screening guidelines.

• Supports agency compliance with the Rehabilitation Act by revising policies and guidelines to ensure individualized case review and serving as a subject matter expert to assist OGC and DOJ with development of compliant agency procedures.

Salary : $111,146